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

  • 1996
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
153
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Tell the Truth and Run: George Seldes and the American Press (1996)
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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 Awar... Read allThe 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.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.

  • Director
    • Rick Goldsmith
  • Writers
    • Rick Goldsmith
    • Sharon Wood
  • Stars
    • Susan Sarandon
    • Edward Asner
    • Ben Bagdikian
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    153
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    • Director
      • Rick Goldsmith
    • Writers
      • Rick Goldsmith
      • Sharon Wood
    • Stars
      • Susan Sarandon
      • Edward Asner
      • Ben Bagdikian
    • 2User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Self - Narrator
    • (voice)
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Self - Reader - Seldes' Writings
    • (voice)
    Ben Bagdikian
    • Self - Author, The Media Monopoly
    Jeff Cohen
    • Self - Executive Director, FAIR
    Daniel Ellsberg
    Daniel Ellsberg
    • Self - Subscribed as freshman at Harvard
    Nat Hentoff
    • Self - Columnist…
    Russ Holcomb
    • Self - Additional Voice
    Jack Hollander
    • Self - In fact subscriber at age 15
    Lorri Holt
    • Self - Additional Voice
    Phillip Knightley
    • Self - Author, The First Casualty
    Colman McCarthy
    • Self - Columnist, The Washington Post
    Morton Mintz
    • Self - Reporter, The Washington Post, retired
    Ralph Nader
    Ralph Nader
    • Self - Read In fact in junior high school
    Victor Navasky
    Victor Navasky
    • Self - Editor…
    George Seldes
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Marian Seldes
    Marian Seldes
    • Self - George's niece
    Timothy Seldes
    • Self - George's nephew
    Victor Weingarten
    • Self - Associate editor, In fact
    • Director
      • Rick Goldsmith
    • Writers
      • Rick Goldsmith
      • Sharon Wood
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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Kovno Communications
      • Never Tire Productions
      • Nevertire Productions
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,204
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,204
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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