The Pentagon Papers (film)
The Pentagon Papers is a 2003 historical television film about Daniel Ellsberg and the events leading up to the publication of the "Pentagon Papers" in 1971. The film, which aired on FX, documents Ellsberg's life starting with his work for RAND Corporation and ending with the day on which the judge declared a mistrial in Ellsberg's espionage case. The film was directed by Rod Holcomb and executive produced by Joshua D. Maurer, and stars James Spader as Ellsberg. The cast also includes Claire Forlani, Alan Arkin, and Paul Giamatti. The Pentagon Papers (film) The