Good Night, and Good Luck

The threat of Communism created an air of paranoia in the United States in the 1950s. Exploiting those fears was Senator Joseph McCarthy, who went nearly unchecked until exposed by famed CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow and his producer Fred Friendly. While their actions took a great personal toll on both newsmen, their firm convictions helped bring down one of the most controversial senators in American history. Hailed as “a passionate, thoughtful essay on power” (The New York Times) and “smart, sharp, and lively” (Entertainment Weekly), this five-star film includes performances that garnered Academy Award® nominations for director George Clooney and leading actor David Strathairn as well as another for Best Picture.