Not only an engaging, engrossing film, but an important one

Rating: 9/10 (25 November 2005)

As one who was a teenager during the period covered by this film I remember all too vividly the harm done by the deeds of Sen' McCarthy and his henchman, Roy Cohn. Had it not been for the courage of Murrow and Friendly, and the support of CBS boss Paley, they might have done much more. While I watched this film I could not help thinking of the parallels to the Cheney cabal and their deeds how in the middle of the first decade of the 21st century. This film should, IMHO, be required viewing for today's high schoolers who may not be cognizant of the scoundrels taking refuge in patriotism, as typified by Joe McCarthy; and they need to be.