DVD
Good night, and good luck [videorecording] / Warner Independent Pictures, 2929 Entertainment and Participant Productions present ; in associations with Davis Films, Redbus Pictures and Tohokushinsha ; a Section Eight production ; directed by George Clooney ; written by George Clooney & Grant Heslov ; produced by Grant Heslov.
Takes place in the 1950's America, during the early days of broadcast journalism. It chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow, and his dedicated staff - headed by his producer Fred Friendly and Joe Wershba in the CBS newsroom - defy corporate and sponsorship pressures to examine the lies and scaremongering tactics perpetrated by McCarthy during his communist 'witch-hunts'. A very public feud develops when the Senator responds by accusing the anchor of being a communist. In this climate of fear and reprisal, the CBS crew carries on and their tenacity will prove historic and monumental.
Record details
- ISBN: 1419818201
- ISBN: 9781419818202
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 93 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen ed.
- Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2006]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2005.Special features: commentary with George Clooney and Grant Heslov; Good night and good luck companion piece (15 min.); trailer (3 min.).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Widescreen version presented in a "matted" format -- Commentary by director/screenwriter George Clooney and producer/screenwriter Grant Heslov -- Good night, and good luck companion piece -- Theatrical trailer -- Language: English Dolby surround 5.1 -- Subtitles (feature film only): English, French, Spanish.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Robert Elswit ; editor, Stephen Mirrione ; music, Jim Papoulis ; costume designer, Louise Frogley ; production designer, James D. Bissell.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey, Jr., Frank Langella, Ray Wise.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG; for mild thematic elements and brief language.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DVD-9, dual layer.
- Language Note:
- Dialogue in English with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
- Awards Note:
- Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Original Screenplay.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Murrow, Edward R. > Drama.
McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957 > Drama.
Television broadcasting of news > United States > Drama.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities > Drama.
Television > Emisiones > Teatro. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Biographical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | DVD 418 PN 1995.9 .B55 G663 2006 | 278408 | DVD | Available | - |
| Lummi Library | DVD 418 PN 1995.9 .B55 G663 2006 | 283946 | DVD | Available | - |
| Lummi Library | DVD 418 PN 1995.9 .B55 G663 2006 | 287746 | DVD | Available | - |
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