Oscar nominated drama directed by written by and starring george clooney the year is 1953 television is still in its infancy and the esteemed broadcast journalist edward r murrow david strathairn anchors the popular news documentary show see it now on cbs murrow alongside producer fred friendly clooney oversees a show that reports on the news items of the day he has a dedicated crew of reporters that includes don hewitt grant heslov joe wershba robert downey jr palmer wi