Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press

Oct 1 1996 Not Rated 1h 30m
Biography, Documentary

This documentary examines the 80 year career of journalist George Seldes, his encounters with Lenin and J. Edgar Hoover, his long battle against press censorship, the tobacco lobby, and his eventual blacklisting.With Ben Bagdikian, Jeff Cohen, Daliel Ellsberg, Ralph Nader, and Marian Seldes

Plot

The profile of controversial journalist George Seldes and a piercing examination of America's news media. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, with readings of writings by Ed Asner, this Academy Award-nominated film includes stunning archival materials.

Written by

Rick Goldsmith, Sharon Wood

Directed by

Rick Goldsmith

Cast

Susan Sarandon, Edward Asner, Ben Bagdikian

Crew

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Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

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