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Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) More at IMDbPro »

In the early 1950's, the threat of Communism created an air of paranoia in the United States and exploiting those fears was Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. However, CBS reporter 'Edward R. Murrow (I)' and his producer Fred W. Friendly decided to take a stand and challenge McCarthy and expose him for the fear monger he was. However, their actions took a great personal toll on both men, but they stood by their convictions and helped to bring down one of the most controversial senators in American history. Written by Brian Washington {Sargebri@earthlink.net}

In the 40's and 50's, the United States of America promotes a witch-hunting led by Senator Joseph McCarthy and supported by the FBI of J. Edgar Hoover. In 1953, while fear ruling this nation and an incipient television, the CBS journalist 'Edward R. Murrow (I)' , duly supported by his producer and closer friend Fred W. Friendly and his competent team, decides to use his talk show to expose the abusive senator and his contradictions. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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