The Most Dangerous Man in America
Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers
7.4
2009
1h 32m
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"The Most Dangerous Man in America" is the story of what happens when a former Pentagon insider, armed only with his conscience, steadfast determination, and a file cabinet full of classified documents, decides to challenge an "imperial" presidency – answerable to neither Congress, the press, nor the people – in order to help end the Vietnam War.
Top Cast
Daniel Ellsberg
Self (Narraror)
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Patricia Ellsberg
Self
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John Dean
Self - White House Counsel to President Nixon
Howard Zinn
Self - Historian
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Peter Arnett
Self - Associated Press Correspondent (archive footage)
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Ben Bagdikian
Self - Editor, Washington Post
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Ann Beeson
Self - Associate Legal Director, ACLU
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Robert Ellsberg
Self - Daniel's Son
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