Presented by the DC Environmental Film Festival and The Impact Arts + Film Fund, The Project On Government Oversight
1971: America is embroiled in a dirty war based on lies. A president is abusing the power of his office, ignoring the will of the people, congress and the courts. He promises peace while planning a war without end. One man, at the center of power, armed with a safe full of secret documents, leaks the truth about the Vietnam war to the New York Times. He risks life in prison to end the war he helped plan. His act of conscience and desperation triggers a Constitutional crisis, Watergate, the only Presidential resignation in history and finally helps end the war. Henry Kissinger called Daniel Ellsberg, "the most dangerous man in America" And three decades later, he's still at it. This documentary tells a story we need now.
US, doc, 2009; Produced and directed by Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith
Speakers: Daniel Ellsberg, directors Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith, POGO Executive Director Danielle Brian.
Introducing the film: Jim Moran
Moderating the panel: Leonard Downie, Jr.
Also introduced: Mike Gravel and Hedrick Smith.
- 2009_DC_Dangerous_091029: DC -- DC Labor Filmfest @ US Capitol -- Daniel Ellsberg ("The Most Dangerous Man in America") (156 photos from 2009)
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