The Most Dangerous Man in America (2009)

  • NR
  • 10/16/2009 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 32m

Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

Overview

"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.

Rick Goldsmith

Writer, Director

Michael Chandler

Writer

Judith Ehrlich

Director, Writer

Lawrence Lerew

Writer

Cast

Daniel Ellsberg's headshot

Daniel Ellsberg

Self (Narraror)
Patricia Ellsberg's headshot

Patricia Ellsberg

Self
John Dean's headshot

John Dean

Self - White House Counsel to President Nixon
Howard Zinn's headshot

Howard Zinn

Self - Historian
Peter Arnett's headshot

Peter Arnett

Self - Associated Press Correspondent (archive footage)
Ben Bagdikian's headshot

Ben Bagdikian

Self - Editor, Washington Post
Ann Beeson's headshot

Ann Beeson

Self - Associate Legal Director, ACLU
Robert Ellsberg's headshot

Robert Ellsberg

Self - Daniel's Son

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