"Good Night and Good Luck" , a Classic in My Book.

Edward R. Murrow, a true American who did his best to warn us of the potential problems that could occur within the media industry. For all those who know and lived through the McCarthy era, I guess this blog is not really for you. For all of those who do not know who the man is and the important role he played during the time, please keep reading. The movie deals with the struggle between media and the government, as well as the idea of media responsibility. Mr. Murrow defied his corporation along with the sponsors in order to make an impact upon the current state of the nation, which was caught in a storm of fear due to McCarthy's blacklisting and anti-communist efforts. Edward Murrow stood up to the government because he realized his part in being socially responsible, especially since he was the face of CBS News at the time. He made it a point to be a man of the people, to criticize and point out the inconsistencies found within McCarthy's interrogation of many different American citizens. The movie is based around a speech made by Murrow, in which he warns the people about the plausibility of there being a loss of focus within the television era if "we"do not stand up and ask for what is truly important. He warned that the television will lose its ability to be a tool for learning, and will only become a bunch of lights flashing in our faces to keep us entertained. (The man was Nostradamus when it comes to what happened to television) His fight should act as a model for all reporters who are willing to do their job correctly and willing to risk it all for the people that they represent and report the news to each day. Edward Murrow is a hero of this country, and one of the truest Americans to be apart of this country. He was a man who loved his country enough to stand up for it appropriately. Watch the movie. It is definitely worth the time.