Good Night, And Good Luck. takes place during the early days of broadcast journalism in 1950s America. 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.
Excellent movie. Captures the era superbly. Wonderful acting. One of the best movies I've seen - ever!
I had to watch this movie for school, and i thought it was terrible.. the acting was execellent though, but there was no climax and the story seemed to go on and on without a significant ending. i also think that it being in black & white was unneccessary as it didn`t add to the impact of the film and made the movie less visually appealing. i wouldn`t sit through it again.
it would of been better if it wasent in black and white