The Most Dangerous Man In America: Daniel Ellsberg And The Pentagon Papers

Directed by Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith
USA, 2009, 92 minutes

The gripping story of Daniel Ellsberg, a top Pentagon analyst who in 1971 risked life in prison when he leaked classified documents about Vietnam to The New York Times, revealing the secret history (and government lies) behind a war he initially supported, and documenting how his courageous whistleblowing shook the nation. 

Post-film speaker to be announced.

2010 Academy Award Nominee

"Pulses with the suspense and momentum of a sleek thriller. . . . Engrossing history and astonishingly germane to present-day debates." – Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post

"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