War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State
War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State (2013) is a documentary, directed by Robert Greenwald. It stars Daniel Ellsberg and Franz Gayl. It follows journalism in pursuit of the truth. The 66-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.
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What War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State Is About
The documentary is about people who exposed wrongdoing inside government. Four separate cases are taken up. Michael DeKort, Thomas Drake, Franz Gayl and Thomas Tamm speak. All four took what they saw to the press. Afterwards each of them met heavy pressure. The film shows how the investigations and the trials worked. Journalists speak to the camera as well. Seymour Hersh, David Carr and Jane Mayer are among them. The problem of protecting sources is discussed. How the national security argument gets used is questioned. The documentary plainly takes a side. The state’s own defence does not enter the film. The account is built as an advocacy film. It argues that conditions are worsening for whistleblowers and the press. Daniel Ellsberg and Franz Gayl appear in the sixty six minute documentary. It is an American production Robert Greenwald finished in 2013.
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What is War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State about?
The documentary is about people who exposed wrongdoing inside government. Four separate cases are taken up.
Where can I watch War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State?
War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State?
War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State runs for 66 minutes (1h 6m).
When did War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State come out?
War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State was released in 2013.
Who directed War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State?
War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State was directed by Robert Greenwald.
Who stars in War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State?
War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State stars Daniel Ellsberg, Franz Gayl, Seymour Hersh, David Carr.
What is War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State's rating?
War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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