| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 125 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical surround Dolby digital 5.1 rda |
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video file DVD video region 1 rda |
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Motion picture. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.40); Dolby digital 5.1. |
| Cast |
Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, Elisabeth Moss, Bruce Greenwood, Dermot Mulroney. |
| Note |
Based on the story "Truth and duty : the press, the president, and the privilege of power" by Mary Mapes. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 2015. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for language and a brief nude photo. |
| Summary |
Newsroom drama detailing the 2004 CBS 60 Minutes report investigating then-President George W. Bush's military service, and the ensuing firestorm of criticism that cost anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes their careers. |
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On the morning of September 9, 2004, veteran CBS News producer Mary Mapes believed she had every reason to feel proud of a broadcast journalism job well done. By the end of the day, Mapes, CBS News, and the venerable CBS News anchor Dan Rather would be under harsh scrutiny that would finally cost them their careers. |
| Note |
Special features: The team; q&a with Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth Moss and James Vanderbilt; commentary. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English or English SDH subtitles; optional descriptive audio in English for the visually impaired. |
| Subject |
60 minutes (Television program) -- Drama.
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Television broadcasting of news -- Political aspects -- United States -- Drama.
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Television broadcasting of news -- Social aspects -- United States -- Drama.
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Television and politics -- United States -- Drama.
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Freedom of information -- United States -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Historical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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| Added Author |
Vanderbilt, James, film director, screenwriter.
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Blanchett, Cate, 1969- actor.
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Redford, Robert, actor.
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Quaid, Dennis, actor.
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Grace, Topher, 1978- actor.
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Moss, Elisabeth, 1982- actor.
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Greenwood, Bruce, 1956- actor.
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Mulroney, Dermot, actor.
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Motion picture adaptation of (work) Mapes, Mary.
Truth and duty.
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Fischer, Bradley J. Producer.
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm), publisher.
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Sony Pictures Classics (Firm)
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RatPac Entertainment (Firm)
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Echo Lake Entertainment (Firm)
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Blue Lake Media Fund (Firm)
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Mythology Entertainment (Firm)
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Dirty Films.
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| Standard No. |
043396469495 |
| Music No. |
46949 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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