It is as it was...

Rating: 9/10 (23 October 2005)

If you want to see the reality of the early 50's in the dirty little scenes behind the prim and proper presentment of a U.S. Senator, this will tell the story quite accurately. Note that all the scenes of Joe McCarthy are actual film of his speaking. The truthful story is built around those actual films.
David Strathairn gives an accurate portrayal of Mr. Murrow, at least from the films I have seen of him. The foundation of Edward R. Murrow's truth comes into conflict with about every avenue of American society. Makes one wonder about whom the government serves if not that truth, even today.