We’ve recently received a matching challenge donation of $10,000.  Please help us raise the matching funds for outreach to support the film during this critical period.  All donations are tax-deductible.  Thank you!

“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 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.

And in Warsaw, Poland on December 5-6 as part of the Watch Docs / Human Rights in Film Festival.  Director Judith Ehrlich will be on hand at both events.

Also, from December 10 – January 2, we’ll be screening at Time and Space Limited in Hudson, NY.

The jury awarded the special jury prize to this documentary for its comprehensive chronicle of one man’s battle to end the war in Vietnam. This portrait of Daniel Ellsberg is important in every sense and particularly now, inspirational. It is a work of the highest craft and execution, that tells a riveting story while underscoring the lasting significance of Ellsberg’s most timely subversion.