Blog 6; "Good Night, and Good Luck" Reflection

 "Good Night, and Good Luck"

    “Good Night and Good Luck” is a movie based off of a true story involving the real-life conflict between Senator Joseph McCarthy and Television newsman Edward R. Murrow. This film takes place during the early days of broadcast journalism in the United States in the 1950s. Award-winning actor George Clooney was cast in the role of Fred Friendly who plays the producer of the sub-committee of reporting investigations. 

    

    The film is based on the portrayals of tension between the news and government at this time. The film revolves around the CBS reporter, Murrow, focusing on his ideas and perceptions of the relationship between the news and the government, and creates the idea that the media, including television, are a distraction from our reality and manipulate the public’s viewpoint the world. This film takes multiple standpoints and recognizes Murrow's perspective, drawing interest in investigating and examining the proofs and lies behind the public’s vision which was constructed by feuding opinions and misunderstood ideas. 

    

    The story illustrates the fears of the public in society, informational ethics, righteousness throughout members of society, and acts of togetherness in one's community. The film highlights biased arguments and wrongful decisions that had become intertwined into society's everyday values and beliefs, allowing the public to draw several out-of-hand accusations. Many of these accusations based on political association drew ignorance and disagreement among society and this film helped uncover the ignorance and helped recognize that an accusation is not proof of the truth in reality.

    Overall I think this film is an intriguing political drama about journalism that aims to preserve the civil rights of citizens without bowing to the might of authority, its themes are very relevant as dissent and disagreement about government policies or leaders often cause controversy and how if you don't agree with something that government is doing that does not make you a traitor. This morality tale shows how even if people don’t want to hear it, the truth prevails. With a solid cast and shown through black and white, this classic will be memorable for years to come.