The Most Dangerous Man in America

What to do with top secret research documenting the lies of five presidents on the reasons for the Vietnam War? For several years, Daniel Ellsberg collected information for the Pentagon’s vaults, until he finally lost his faith in the system and leaked the documents to the public.

The Most Dangerous Man in America is a thriller narrated by Ellsberg, which culminates in the revelations that in 1971 tried the freedom of the press and the basis for war. The most memorable role is played by Richard Nixon, who is heard on tape demanding the use of nuclear bombs in Vietnam.

The scandal raised some fundamental questions: Can the state shut down a newspaper for leaking state secrets? How should a state official react to lies even Congress is not aware of?  The events brought about the downfall of the corrupted Nixon government.

Matti Ylönen │Translation by Maria Koistinen