The American spirit of "free speech" lies in self-criticism

Thomas 2021-12-12 08:01:16

A very serious black and white film, no heroine, no love story, no ridicule, no hatred and sorrow. Some are short and sonorous tones, firm and persistent beliefs, and the American spirit of "free speech". Against the dark background of the studio, the host straightened up and motionless, but his eyes, tight face, and leisurely language made me awed in awe.
If Angel-A brings us back to the Parisian atmosphere of decades ago, then this film is a documentary about the United States in the 1950s. In a social environment that frantically suppresses the Communist Party and its sympathizers, journalists dare to challenge the views and policies of the Speaker. Because freedom of speech and freedom of belief are the foundation of the American concept of human rights, because people believe in their own rights and respect the rights of others.
Quoting Edward R Murrow's speech in the film, "We will not walk in fear, one of another. We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason, if we dig deep in our history and our doctrine; and remember that we are not descended from fearful men. Not from men who feared to write, to speak, to associate, and to defend causes that were for the moment unpopular."
"We can not defend freedom abroad, while desert it at home."

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  • Chris 2022-04-24 07:01:07

    I watched it for Clooney. The exported film is as mature and masculine as himself, but it is a big boring film. The photography is very good, but I think photography is the basic equipment for black and white films. Personal preference. Politics, news, media, black and white, men, smoking, it is estimated that women will not be interested.

  • Leonie 2022-03-27 09:01:08

    It is also an elegant retro style, with full interior and restrained shots; the touching blues and jazz are very stingy but all used on the blade; the connection between historical materials and the film is very accurate; the style is restrained but there is a faint flash of cold light , David Strathairn's performance successfully portrays a great journalist who strictly adheres to moral and legal bottom lines; Clooney's directing skills are quite good, but the handling of the ending is a bit abrupt.

Good Night, and Good Luck. quotes

  • William Paley: There's a Knickerbocker game tonight, I've got front row seats. Are you interested?

    Edward R. Murrow: I'm a little busy bringing down the network tonight, Bill.

  • Edward R. Murrow: Milo Radulovich.

    Fred Friendly: Italian?

    Edward R. Murrow: Irish.