“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

Judith also gave the Ian McPherson Lecture at the Sydney FF on “Documentary Film as a lens on the state of war” to more than 1200 people at the State Theater.

Judith will also be doing a Q&A in Sydney at the Chauvel theater on Sunday, June 20th at 4pm, where the film opens for a 2 week run.

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.

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.

Still in Motion

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.

The Chosen One

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 …

The audience pick for Best Documentary Feature, “The Most Dangerous Man In America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers,” benefited from appearances by Ellsberg, who blew the whistle on White House lies about the Vietnam War in 1971 and moved many filmgoers to tears at his Q&As.