The Most Dangerous Man in America

The Most Dangerous Man in America

Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

Directed by Judith Ehrlich, Rick Goldsmith

Produced by Kovno Communications

200992 min7.4 / 10

A tense, intellectually rigorous documentary about one man's moral stand against government secrecy and presidential overreach, grounded in historical consequence and ethical conviction.

"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.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Most Dangerous Man in America end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Most Dangerous Man in America violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Most Dangerous Man in America scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Most Dangerous Man in America sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Most Dangerous Man in America easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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72/ 100

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity73

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Surprise60

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Love85

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