We’re honored to announce that “The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers” has been nominated for a 2011 Emmy award for Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking.
The Primetime Creative Arts Emmys (that’s us) will air on the E! Network, sometime after the taping on September 10. The 63rd Primetime Emmys air September 18 on Fox.
Thanks to everyone for the continuing support!
The Wikileaks story continues to unfold. It really has become the Pentagon Papers of today. Daniel Ellsberg has been supporting Julian Assange with appearances around the world. Let’s all hope and do whatever we can to see that Assange is released from prison soon.
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See this video review featuring an interview with Judith Ehrlich.
The film is now available on Video-On-Demand on most major services, including AT&T, Charter, Verizon, DirecTV, Dish Network, RCN, Amazon, iTunes, etc. Check your listings!
2010 Academy Award® Nominee
“Riveting! A straight-ahead, enthralling story of moral courage. This story changed the world. The movie offers one revelatory interview after another. CRITICS’ PICK!”
- David Edelstein, New York magazine
“Detailed, clearly told, persuasive…”
- Mike Hale, The New York Times
“The most exciting thriller I’ve seen in a while – as powerful as anything Hollywood can throw at us.”
- V.A. Musetto, New York Post
“[A] gripping story… comprehensively detailed in Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith’s evocative documentary.”
- Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
“A Must-See! Crams a wealth of material into 90 minutes without losing clarity or momentum. Focuses on (Ellsberg’s) moral turnaround, which directly impacted history. A unique fusion of personal and social drama.” – Ronnie Scheib, Variety
“The filmmakers do an astounding job… earnest, smart documentary… “The Most Dangerous Man” offers a brisk and eye-opening approach to recent history.”
- Chris Barsanti, Hollywood Reporter
We had a wonderful and crazy time down in LA for the Oscars®! Congratulations to “The Cove.” All the nominated docs are definitely winners and it was an honor to be there. Also, for the third week in a row we’ve topped the SF Chronicle’s list of best reviewed current films!
Thanks to everyone for your continuing support. We are still rolling out the theatrical release into many cities over the coming weeks. Check the list for upcoming dates.
It’s a Great Day for Conscience!
We are so honored to be included among the five docs nominated for the 2010 Oscar® for Best Documentary Feature! This is a wonderful opportunity to spread awareness about Daniel Ellsberg’s amazing story and inspire new generations of whistleblowers. Thanks to the Academy and all our supporters!
You can continue your support by donating and spreading the word….
As a history lesson, Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith’s enthralling new documentary, The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, is as solid as a textbook, stitching together old broadcast footage, first-person testimony, tart excerpts from the Nixon White House tapes, and noirish recreations into riveting, revelatory political drama.
With exceedingly well-crafted and intelligent interviews, deft, expertly-paced editing by Michael Chandler, Lawrence Lerew and Goldsmith, and a tightly written script by Lerew, Goldsmith, Ehrlich and Chandler, The Most Dangerous Man in America should be required viewing for every citizen in this nation. The film opens at the Cinema Village in New York this Friday. Check here for opening dates in theaters in other cities.
This fascinating subject matter allows the filmmakers to create a documentary that is at times reminiscent of Man on Wire and The Fog of War both in tone and filmmaking prowess, and it’s equally as entertaining and informative in telling the story about a man whose legacy in helping end the Vietnam …
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