A film that needs to be seen

Rating: 10/10 (6 November 2005)

George Clooney captures history in a starkly realistic way. Using black and white film and newsreel clips of actual footage from the fifties made this viewer feel as if time had eclipsed and I was actually seeing Edward R. Murrow again. I admit that I did find some of the blurred filmclips annoying, but this was a technique that only added to the realism of the times. Television was new and digital technology was 5o years into the future. David Strathairn is Oscar caliber and totally captured the persona of Mr. Murrow. This film reminds us of how history has a way of repeating itself if we are not diligent about guarding our rights and freedom. The timing couldn't be more appropriate. All Americans should see this film, especially our children. My only negative comment was that the film wasn't longer. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and wished there were more. Kudos to George Clooney and the excellent cast for a thoughtful, provocative film. Bravo!!