3. Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)

Shot in bold black-and-white, this movie documents reporter Edward R. Murrow's confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare. Directed by George Clooney, it employs real McCarthy footage rather than an actor, adding to its authenticity. The movie condemns media accountability, resonating with contemporary criticism of sensationalist reporting. Clooney, whose own father was a news anchor, added authenticity to the film by having every detail—from tension in the newsroom to Murrow's cigarette-smoking persona—mirror reality. Its examination of journalistic integrity continues to be strangely relevant in current political times.
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