"Reporting America at War" explores the role of American journalists and offers an engaging and informative look at the history of the American media in the pivotal conflicts of the 20th century. The three-hour documentary by Stephen Ives tells the dramatic and often surprising stories of the reporters who witnessed and wrote the news from the battlefield. The film examines the challenges of frontline reporting illuminates the role of the correspondent in shaping the way wars have been remembered and understood. In addition to profiles of such distinguished historical figures as Edward R. Murrow and Ernie Pyle, the documentary features conversations with some of the most influential correspondents such as Christine Amanpour, Peter Arnett, Walter Cronkite, and Andy Rooney, among others.
