Additional Contributors: Clarkson, Patricia; Downey, Robert; Strathairn, David; Daniels, Jeff; Clooney, George .Publisher: Montreal - Distributed by TVA Films .Language: English and French .Performers: David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey, Jr., Frank Langella, Ray Wise.Suitability: MPAA rating PG for mild thematic elements and brief language.Notes: Originally released as a motion picture in 2005Special features: commentary by George Clooney and Grant HeslovIn English with optional French language track; closed-captionedDVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surroundSummary: Takes place in the 1950's America, during the early days of broadcast journalism. It chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow, and his dedicated staff -- headed by his producer Fred Friendly and Joe Wershba in the CBS newsroom -- defy corporate and sponsorship pressures to examine the lies and scaremongering tactics perpetrated by McCarthy during his communist 'witch-hunts'. A very public feud develops when the Senator responds by accusing the anchor of being a communist. In this climate of fear and reprisal, the CBS crew carries on and their tenacity will prove historic and monumental .Statement of Responsibility: Warner Independent Pictures, 2929 Entertainment and Participant Productions in associations with Davis Films, Redbus Pictures and Tohokushinsha ; a Section Eight production ; directed by George Clooney ; written by George Clooney & Grant Heslov ; produced by Grant Heslov .Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 93 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in .

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