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Medium Cool

R1h 51m1969Haskell Wexler
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 87
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"Beyond the age of innocence...into the age of awareness."

John Cassellis is the toughest TV news reporter around. After extensively reporting about violence and racial tensions in poor communities, he discovers that his network is helping the FBI by granting them access to his footage to find suspects.

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Chicago, IllinoisVietnam WarPolice BrutalityPresidential ElectionJournalismPolitical ActivismNational GuardHistorical EventPolitical ProtestCinéma Vérité

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Frequently asked questions

What is Medium Cool (1969) about?

John Cassellis is the toughest TV news reporter around. After extensively reporting about violence and racial tensions in poor communities, he discovers that his network is helping the FBI by granting them access to his footage to find suspects.

Who stars in Medium Cool?

Medium Cool stars Robert Forster (John), Verna Bloom (Eileen), Peter Bonerz (Gus), Marianna Hill (Ruth), Harold Blankenship (Harold). The film was directed by Haskell Wexler.

How long is Medium Cool?

Medium Cool has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1969. It is rated R.

Is Medium Cool worth watching?

Medium Cool holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Medium Cool?

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