Dan Rather Movies
Born on Halloween 1931, iconic TV newsman Dan Rather is best known for being the anchor of The CBS Evening News for 24 years, succeeding Walter Cronkite in 1981. In 2006, he became host and producer of HDNet's Dan Rather Reports. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi- 2001
This program documents the closest and possibly the most controversial election in the history of the United States. One candidate, Al Gore, won the popular vote, yet lost the presidency to George W. Bush in the Electoral College, after a fiercely contested Florida vote recount was halted by a Supreme Court ruling. Included are the legal arguments and the inauguration that placed former Texas governor Bush into the highest elected office in the land. ~ Steve Blackburn, Rovi
- 1998
This two-hour TV entertainment special takes a surface skim (95 minutes minus commercials and promos) over the history of CBS, quickly skipping past decades of CBS radio to concentrate on CBS television from the late '40s to the present. It features more than a dozen hosts (Adam Arkin, Ed Bradley, Carol Burnett, David Copperfield, Roma Downey, Fran Drescher, Don Johnson, Angela Lansbury, David Letterman, Cheech Marin, Mary Tyler Moore, Dan Rather, Della Reese, Ray Romano, Jane Seymour) introducing a parade of primetime clips covering a variety of shows, events, and people -- Ed Sullivan, The Carol Burnette Show, 60 Minutes (Mike Wallace interviewing Barbra Streisand), Gunsmoke, The Honeymooners, Edward R. Murrow (his oft-seen editorial on Joe McCarthy), I Love Lucy, The Twilight Zone, The Waltons, Dan Rather reporting from Vietnam, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Green Acres, Dallas, Petticoat Junction, The Beverly Hillbillies, M*A*S*H, The Andy Griffith Show, Murphy Brown, the JFK assassination, and more -- with reminiscences from Tom and Dick Smothers, David Letterman (on Ed Sullivan), Larry Hagman (on "Who shot J.R.?"), Alan Alda, Ron Howard, Walter Cronkite, and others. At 95 minutes, these nostalgic nods, truncated tributes, and familiar faces might leave many viewers yearning for an archeological dig through the little-seen rarities and antiquities buried in the Museum of Television & Radio collection while waiting for the major networks to cover broadcasting history in depth. Premiered May 20, 1998 on CBS. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Adam Arkin, Ed Bradley, (more)
- 1995
This program charts the course of the war fought in the Pacific theater between the forces of America and Imperial Japan. From the opening shots at Pearl Harbor, through the carrier battles and island-hopping campaigns, up to and including the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan, this is a broad overview of the largest and most bitter campaign of World War II. ~ Rob Ferrier, Rovi
- 1994
This program takes the opportunity of D-Day's 50th anniversary to take a long and lingering look back at the events of that fateful day, June 6, 1944. On that day, the Allies made their return to the continent of Europe in the face of fierce and fanatical Nazi resistance. The D-Day landing marked a turning point in the war and the beginning of the end for Hitler's Germany. This program takes viewers to the beaches and tiny towns of northern France to view the hotly contested area. ~ Rob Ferrier, Rovi
- 1993
Anti-Semitism has been present in Russia for many years, and with the nationalist movement known as Pamyat, this disturbing trend has seen a resurgence. Using a "patriotic" platform, its proponents have been fanning the fires of hatred at every opportunity. Observers call Pamyat a neo-fascist policy, which sanctions groups that are sympathetic to the persecution of the Jewish communities in Russia. Freedom to Hate: Anti-Semitism in Russia is the work of Ray Errol Fox, and includes secretly produced footage of meetings and interviews. ~ Alice Day, Rovi
- 1992
This CBS News documentary, hosted by Dan Rather, examines the life and work of Malcolm X through never-before-seen footage of his tours, teachings, and speeches. You will go behind all of the hype and the fiction to the facts of this leader's life, hearing from the man himself, plus friends, family, historians, and other contemporaries. Discussed on this video are how Malcolm X impacted the black community and the entire nation with his teachings, and how his legacy still lives on. Some of the people interviewed for this documentary are: Malcolm X's widow, Betty Shabazz; activist Dick Gregory; humanitarian and statesman Andrew Young; jazz musician Lionel Hampton; actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner; producer Quincy Jones; and the rap group Public Enemy. ~ Cecilia Cygnar, Rovi
- 1992
Who Killed JFK? Facts, Not Fiction revisits the most studied assassination in history. The documentary is hosted by Dan Rather, a field correspondent for CBS at the time of John F. Kennedy's murder. The program examines a series of haunting questions surrounding the event. Who was responsible for the assassination? Was a lone gunman the culprit? Was the crime a Mafia or government plot? Rather takes viewers beyond rumor and speculation to explore the established facts surrounding JFK's death. Eyewitnesses and people who knew Lee Harvey Oswald and other major figures involved recall significant details, sifting the facts in the case from fiction. ~ Sally Barber, Rovi
This documentary examines the career of legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow, whose frontline coverage of World War II and courageous confrontation of J. Edgar Hoover during the height of McCarthyism made him a heroic figure in his field. CBS correspondent Charles Kuralt narrates the film as it explores the new paths that Murrow forged in news and investigation. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
- 1991
This documentary series features Dan Rather as he covers the Persian Gulf War. This is volume 1 in this series. ~ Rovi
- 1991
Volume 2 of this series on the Persian Gulf War, is narrated by Dan Rather, and covers the war from beginning to end. ~ Rovi
- 1991
This complete documentary series is narrated by Dan Rather. This is volume 3 in this series on the Persian Gulf War, from beginning to end. ~ Rovi
- 1989
Thirty-two hours of original CBS coverage of the 1969 moonwalk are condensed into this 60-minute commemorative video, which first aired on the 20th anniversary of the historic event. The program features interviews with Walter Cronkite as well as the three astronauts involved. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi
- 1984
This video features five investigative stories from the award-winning television news magazine. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi
- 1984
Part of the Constitution: That Delicate Balance series, Constitution: That Delicate Balance - Criminal Justice and a Defendant's Right to a Fair Trial explores the intersection of the defendant's right to a fair trial with the public's right to expect safety on their streets and in their homes. The panel of constitutional experts, politicians, and journalists pursue hypothetical arguments in an attempt to find the point at which the public's right to expect safety infringes on the defendant's right to a fair trial. The Exclusionary Rule is given particular consideration. ~ Sean Hurley, Rovi
- 1981
Vietnam: Chronicle of a War is a documentary which maps the stages of the United States' military involvement in the Vietnam War. Produced by CBS News, the program features historic wartime footage and interviews with key political players. Walter Cronkite narrates. News legends Charles Collingwood, Charles Kuralt, Dan Rather, Morley Safer, Eric Sevareid, and others contribute reports. ~ Betsy Boyd, Rovi
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