# Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)

> A monochrome newsroom drama about Edward R. Murrow and his CBS colleagues confronting McCarthyism through fearless television journalism.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2127

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: George Clooney
- Cast: David Strathairn, Patricia Clarkson, George Clooney, Jeff Daniels, Robert Downey Jr., Frank Langella, Ray Wise, Robert John Burke
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433383/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: serious, tense, austere, historical film night, civic discussion

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of journalism's role in democracy during a time of fear and repression.

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