The Most Dangerous Man in America
2009
7.4 (47)
1 hr 32 min
Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers
"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 as Self (Narraror)
Patricia Ellsberg as Self
John Dean as Self - White House Counsel to President Nixon
Howard Zinn as Self - Historian
Peter Arnett as Self - Associated Press Correspondent (archive footage)
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