"Love never fails" and "Courage" are the two tag lines for Dan Rather, according to this interesting biographical film.
Told through a series of clips and interviews, nothing really new is unearthed by producers, but it is still a good review of the reporter's life.
Rather was at the scene of important events from the start of his career and continued to try to visit the locations of stories as well as do research. This led to viewers latching onto the grittier, more realistic feel of his reports than if he'd merely sat behind a desk.
Rather did run into problems a few times, however, pushing a little too hard perhaps (or a little too fast.) The movie covers this angle as well.
Further, watching the chronology, viewers realize how much the news media landscape has changed--worthy to think about all by itself.
Told through a series of clips and interviews, nothing really new is unearthed by producers, but it is still a good review of the reporter's life.
Rather was at the scene of important events from the start of his career and continued to try to visit the locations of stories as well as do research. This led to viewers latching onto the grittier, more realistic feel of his reports than if he'd merely sat behind a desk.
Rather did run into problems a few times, however, pushing a little too hard perhaps (or a little too fast.) The movie covers this angle as well.
Further, watching the chronology, viewers realize how much the news media landscape has changed--worthy to think about all by itself.