Opening October 16th: Fake, but Accurate - The Movie

[benjipwns]

http://pagesix.com/2015/07/20/the-truth-behind-dan-rathers-exit-from-cbs/

Dan Rather is coming to your local movie theater. At least the story behind why he’s no longer at CBS is. In “Truth,” Robert Redford plays Rather. Cate Blanchett plays his CBS producer Mary Mapes.

In 2004, Rather reported that President George W. Bush’s powerful father arranged to keep his son in the National Guard to prevent serving in Vietnam. The report caused such hoo-hah that a treasured 24-year anchorman lost his job.

Dan: “I’ve read the script. It’s serious. People behind it do a good job. It’s two great actors. You couldn’t want for a better cast. Redford playing me makes me feel humble — which is not a word usually associated with anchors.

“The nuanced, not preachy, script makes clear our report was true. Facts can’t be denied. But today it’s more about big corporations having big power than about truth. Bush was up for re-election. Sumner Redstone wanted him re-elected and would have his news division do what he wanted. What develops is the habit of pulling back, working from fear.

[recursivelyenumerable]

oh god what is 2004 doing here. hey 2004 can u not

[Kara]

Enough about the supporting cast, who's going to play the Freepers?

[benjipwns]

They should have cast Charles C. Johnson to play Charles "littlegreenfootballs" Johnson. He's probably not even in the movie. I don't know which would make him throw more of a fit.

[benjipwns]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3859076/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast

 

[benjipwns]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCWQIBKmHII#t=7m

 

[Joe Molotov]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3859076/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast

 

Military Wife is cute. 

[chronovore]

Yeah, I just don't get American politics some days. We know Reagan sold weapons to Iran in exchange for the hostages, and it was arranged WHILE Carter was in office, undermining Carter's Presidency. Is this not treason?

We may find out that, surprise, The Shrub was given preferential treatment to avoid 'Nam while many of our fathers went and risked their lives to serve... and uncovering this fact cost a reliable newsman his job. I'm stoked this is coming out while Jeb makes his Presidential bid, because the Bush dynasty can slurp my tumescent chub.

Actually, hell, while we're at it, can we have an exposé on Florida voting shenanigans from 2000, preferably starring composited versions of the Keystone Kops?

[Kara]

Your early Oughts coastal liberal game is #fierce, chrono.

[Madrun Badrun]

O cool it has Topher Grace in it.  I love that guy.