Dan Rather
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. (born October 31, 1931) is an American journalist, commentator, and former national evening news anchor. He began his career in Texas, becoming a national name after his reporting saved thousands of lives during Hurricane Carla in September 1961. Rather spontaneously created the first radar weather report by overlaying a transparent map over a radar image of Hurricane Carla. In his first national broadcast, he helped initiate the successful evacuation of 350,000 people. He reported on some of the most significant events of the modern age, such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Gulf War, 9/11, the Iraq War, and the war on terror.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.4998 |
| Birthday | 1931-10-31 |
| Place of Birth | Wharton, Texas, USA |
| Also Known As | Dan Irvin Rather Jr., |
2009
The Most Dangerous Man in America
7.356/45
"The Most Dangerous Man in America" is the story of what happens when a former Pentagon insider, armed only with his conscience, steadfast determinati...
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The Most Dangerous Man in America
2004
WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception
7.273/11
There were two wars in Iraq--a military assault and a media war. The former was well-covered; the latter was not. Until now... Independent filmmaker,...
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WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception
1995
Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz
0/0
The story of Peter Allen, Australia's beloved variety entertainer and songwriter. As one of the first openly gay entertainers, Allen won a unique star...
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Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz
2006
This Film Is Not Yet Rated
7.078/374
Kirby Dick's provocative documentary investigates the secretive and inconsistent process by which the Motion Picture Association of America rates film...
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This Film Is Not Yet Rated
2023
Rather
3.75/4
For decades, Dan Rather delivered the news with authenticity, integrity and courage. RATHER chronicles his rise to prominence, sudden and dramatic pub...
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Rather
2022
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
0/0
A short film tribute about the musician Meat Loaf, released by his family in 2023 on the anniversary of his death.
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Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
2019
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
7.3/50
50 years after the legendary fest, Barak Goodman’s electric retelling of Woodstock, from the point of view of those who were on the ground, evokes the...
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Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
2007
Charlie Wilson's War
6.542/1637
A Texas congressman sets a series of events in motion when he conspires with a CIA operative to aid Afghan mujahideen rebels fighting the Soviets.
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Charlie Wilson's War
2007
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
7.2/43
The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It con...
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Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed
2018
Howard
6.8/54
Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large were incalculable. Told entirely...
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Howard
2014
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
7.6/4
All About Ann celebrates the achievements of larger-than-life Ann Richards, who became the first elected female governor of Texas. Her cool demeanor,...
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All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
2013
JFK: One PM Central Standard Time
10/1
A special recounting the riveting story of the reporting from Dallas and the New York CBS Newsroom from the moment President Kennedy was shot until Cr...
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JFK: One PM Central Standard Time
2013
Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World
0/0
This Shiver (ITV Studios) documentary reveals what happened behind-the-scenes on some of the most momentous breaking news events in our lifetime - as...
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Newsflash: Stories That Stopped the World
2010
The War You Don't See
7.8/36
This film investigates how the media has reported war, from the First World War to the present day.
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The War You Don't See
2019
Mike Wallace Is Here
6.5/12
For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on...
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Mike Wallace Is Here
2012
Ghosts of Ole Miss
7/8
In the fall of 1962, a dramatic series of events made Civil Rights history and changed a way of life. On the eve of James Meredith becoming the first...
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Ghosts of Ole Miss
2015
The Draft
8/1
Historians, veterans, politicians, and anti-war leaders discuss the history of the military draft in the United States through the Vietnam War, and ex...
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The Draft
2004
Barbecue: A Texas Love Story
6.5/2
Barbecue is a religion in Texas, and this droll documentary takes a look at some of the colorful characters who live and die for this culinary art. Na...
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Barbecue: A Texas Love Story
2015
Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown
9.2/2
"Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown" is a documentary examining the rise and fall of Ohio congressman Jim Traficant, a populist political figure...
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Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown
2021
Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
6.831/89
A cheap, powerful drug emerges during a recession, igniting a moral panic fueled by racism. Explore the complex history of crack in the 1980s.
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Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy
2024
Biden's Decision
0/1
The inside story of Biden’s rise to the presidency, and the personal and political forces that shaped him and led to his dramatic decision to step asi...
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Biden's Decision
2014
Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words
7.2/10
From 1971 to 1973, Richard Nixon secretly recorded his private conversations in the White House. This film chronicles the content of those tapes, whic...
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Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words
1992
Commercial Entertainment Product
8.667/3
The video debut of experimental musicians and culture jamming artists Emergency Broadcast Network.
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Commercial Entertainment Product
2016
Harry Benson: Shoot First
6.6/22
What we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant...
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Harry Benson: Shoot First
2019
Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins
7.4/7
Molly Ivins was six feet of flame-haired Texas trouble. She was a prescient political journalist, best-selling author, and Bill of Rights warrior. She...
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Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins
2016
Lombardi's Redskins
0/0
The story of Vince Lombardi's 1969 Washington Redskins, the only season he coached for the team before he died of cancer just prior to the 1970 season...
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Lombardi's Redskins
2007
Everything's Cool
8.1/7
In this documentary, filmmakers Daniel B. Gold and Judith Helfand (Blue Vinyl) follow a troupe of self-proclaimed global warming "warriors" on a missi...
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Everything's Cool
2013
The Assassination of President Kennedy
7.2/5
Produced by multiple EMMY® Award-winning executive producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman (HBO’s John Adams and The Pacific), and EMMY® Award-winning p...
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The Assassination of President Kennedy
2009
Mile High: How to Win... and Lose... the White House
0/0
A teenager who has spent a year of his life campaigning for Barack Obama makes his way to Denver to hear the former Presidential candidate accept his...
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Mile High: How to Win... and Lose... the White House
2011
Gloria: In Her Own Words
6.7/3
Despite decades of opposition from the right, and recent personal setbacks, Gloria Steinem remains one of the most outspoken and visible symbols of th...
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Gloria: In Her Own Words
2004
Fahrenheit 9/11
7.084/1516
Michael Moore's view on how the Bush administration allegedly used the tragic events on 9/11 to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan...
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Fahrenheit 9/11
2003
Journalists: Killed in the Line of Duty
0/0
Around the world, journalists are increasingly being killed. They die in the crossfire. They die at the hand of criminals and corrupt governments. The...
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Journalists: Killed in the Line of Duty
2022
Lakota Nation vs. United States
6.2/4
Poet Layli Long Soldier crafts a searing portrait of her Oyate’s connection to the Black Hills, through first contact and broken treaties to the promi...
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Lakota Nation vs. United States
1988
Powaqqatsi
7.272/180
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
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Powaqqatsi
2007
The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash
8/2
The Man in Black returns to his roots in this documentary hosted by Dan Rather, featuring rare photos, performance clips and conversations with Marsha...
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The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash
2025
The Inquisitor
0/0
In 1972, Congresswoman Barbara Jordan became the first Southern Black woman to join Congress, one of many firsts in her career as a trailblazing polit...
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The Inquisitor
2003
JFK: Breaking the News
10/1
Looking back over 40 years television and print journalists recall their stories and memories of reporting the murder of President Kennedy and how it...
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JFK: Breaking the News
1985
Video Shock: The Revolution in Your Living Room
0/0
The video revolution and its impact on both the public and the family.
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Video Shock: The Revolution in Your Living Room
2025
Tiananmen Tonight
0/0
In these perilous times for American journalism comes a story of truth telling in service to democracy. Tiananmen Tonight reveals the powerful human d...
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Tiananmen Tonight
2002
What We Saw
0/0
In 2002, CBS News published a book titled, "What We Saw: The Events of September 11, 2001 -- in Words, Pictures, and Video." The book came with this...
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What We Saw
1992
The Real Malcolm X
8/1
CBS News looks at Malcolm X, focusing on his public life from 1959 to his assassination in 1965, suggesting that his death was a great loss to the nat...
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The Real Malcolm X
2025
Breakdown: 1975
6.7/25
In 1975, as America faced social and political upheaval, filmmakers turned chaos into art.
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Breakdown: 1975
2025
Cover-Up
7.013/40
He's devoted his career to uncovering stories the powerful want buried. From My Lai to Abu Ghraib, dig into the life's work of journalist Seymour Hers...
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Cover-Up
2010
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special - In 3D! On Ice!
6.9/16
The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! is a documentary special that examined the "cultural phenomenon" of the American animated tele...
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