Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Good night and good luck

Wendy Seltzer says "If you care about politics or media, you owe yourself a viewing of Good Night, And Good Luck, the new film on Edward R. Murrow and his fight to expose Joseph McCarthy. The film, shot in black and white with McCarthy playing himself via old news footage, powerfully captures the horror of McCarthy's witch hunt. Equally important, it reminds us of journalism's power -- and its obligation -- to educate and lead."

Several of Murrow's speeches and broadcasts are apparently included in the film and retain a powerful resonance today.

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