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202376 minPG-13documentary

Daniel Ellsberg, 1931-2023

202376 minPG-13documentary

Daniel Ellsberg, a pivotal figure in ending the Vietnam War and exposing the Watergate scandal, is honored in a tribute by filmmaker Michael Moore.

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Daniel Ellsberg, 1931-2023

2023• 76 minPG-13

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Daniel Ellsberg, a pivotal figure in ending the Vietnam War and exposing the Watergate scandal, is honored in a tribute by filmmaker Michael Moore.

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Daniel Ellsberg, a pivotal figure in American history, passed away at the age of 92 on June 16, 2023. Renowned for leaking the Pentagon Papers in 1971, Ellsberg played a crucial role in ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War and contributed to the political downfall of President Richard Nixon. Michael Moore pays tribute to Ellsberg in this episode, featuring his appearance on Moore's podcast, Rumble, as the inaugural guest in 2019, highlighting Ellsberg's enduring influence on activism and transparency.

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