MOVIE
The Most Dangerous Man in America
Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers
"The Most Dangerous Man in America" is the story of what happens when a former Pentagon insider, armed only with his conscience, steadfast determination, and a file cabinet full of classified documents, decides to challenge an "imperial" presidency – answerable to neither Congress, the press, nor the people – in order to help end the Vietnam War.
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Official trailer
Creators
Judith Ehrlich — Director · Rick Goldsmith — Director
Top cast
Daniel EllsbergSelf (Narraror)PPatricia EllsbergSelfJJohn DeanSelf - White House Counsel to President Nixon
Howard ZinnSelf - HistorianPPeter ArnettSelf - Associated Press Correspondent (archive footage)BBen BagdikianSelf - Editor, Washington PostAAnn BeesonSelf - Associate Legal Director, ACLURRobert EllsbergSelf - Daniel's SonRRichard FalkSelf - Professor of International LawMMax FrankelSelf - Washington Bureau Chief, New York TimesKEEP DISCOVERING
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