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The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers - Philanthropy New York's Documentary Film Series
| Date: | 2/18/2010 |
| Time: | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: | The Paley Center for Media, 25 West 52nd Street, NYC |
Registration for this program is closed. Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with questions.
Part of Philanthropy New York's Documentary Series.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Funders, non-profit colleagues, and other friends are invited to this reception, film screening, and panel discussion. All are welcome!
DESCRIPTION:
Please join us for a wine and cheese reception, followed by a screening of the documentary, and a brief discussion with the filmmaker.
Trailer
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In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg, a leading Vietnam War strategist, concludes the war is based on decades of lies. He leaks 7,000 pages of top- secret documents to The New York Times, a daring act of conscience that leads directly to Watergate, President Nixon's resignation and the end of the Vietnam War.
PANELISTS:
- Daniel Ellsberg
- Judith Ehrlich, Producer/Director
- Rick Goldsmith, Producer/Director
- Orlando Bagwell, (moderator) Director of Media, Arts, & Culture, The Ford Foundation
FEE: None.
OTHER INFORMATION: View the list of films and dates of future screenings. Please contact register@philanthropynewyork.org with any questions.
Save the Date for future screenings:
March 18, 2010 - The Last Truck: The Closing of a GM Plant
April 22, 2010 - The Cove
May 19, 2010 - Copyright Criminals
June 17, 2010 - My American Dream - How Democracy Works
The Paley Center for Media, with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public.
The use of The Paley Center for Media's facilities does not constitute endorsement by the Paley Center of any views expressed during this event.
Related Materials
- Panelist Bio: Judy Ehrlich
Brief biographical sketch of Judy Ehrlich, producer/director. - Panelist Bio: Rick Goldsmith
Brief biographical sketch of Rick Goldsmith, director/producer.