Trumbo The Blacklisted Screenwriter's Fascinating Life Story
Legendary Hollywood writer Dalton Trumbo's extraordinary story is brought to life through emotionally stirring and downright hilarious performances of his letters by an all-star cast, including Michael Douglas, Liam Neeson and Donald Sutherland.
Through spirited performances of his quirky, heartfelt and thoroughly engaging letters by some of the greatest actors working today, Dalton Trumbo's legend and his legacy are lavishly presented to new audience. Combining footage of the man himself and interviews with those who knew him, TRUMBO is a politically and morally profound documentary, which is both deeply engaging and thoroughly entertaining throughout, providing a powerful reminder of the importance of free-speech.
Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival.
"Peter Askin's stirring documentary TRUMBO gives you reasons to cheer but also to weep." - Stephen Holden, The New York Times
Running Time
96 mins
Year
2007
Kanopy ID
6028836
Filmmakers
Features
David Strathairn, Donald Sutherland, Joan Allen, Josh Lucas, Liam Neeson, Michael Douglas, Nathan Lane, Paul Giamatti
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Excellent doc and timely reminder (given the current White House resident) that Ben Franklin was right...Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.". THAT I can tell you...100 percent. Bigly.