Where I Stand: The Hank Greenspun Story

2008
1 h 38 min

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Where I Stand: The Hank Greenspun Story (2008)

Adicionar um enredo no seu idiomaConvicted gun runner, Las Vegas visionary, crusading newspaper publisher, target of the Watergate burglars, hero of Israel's War of Independence, these are only some the highlights of Hank G... Ler tudoConvicted gun runner, Las Vegas visionary, crusading newspaper publisher, target of the Watergate burglars, hero of Israel's War of Independence, these are only some the highlights of Hank Greenspun's remarkable life. A previously untold story of a genuine American hero. From his... Ler tudoConvicted gun runner, Las Vegas visionary, crusading newspaper publisher, target of the Watergate burglars, hero of Israel's War of Independence, these are only some the highlights of Hank Greenspun's remarkable life. A previously untold story of a genuine American hero. From his early days working for Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, and his secret life in the underground Ha... Ler tudo

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Prêmios
- 1 vitória no total

Fotos5

Elenco principal24

Editar

Anthony Hopkins

Narrator

John Ehrlichman

Self

Barbara Greenspun

Self

Brian Greenspun

Self

Danny Greenspun

Self

Hank Greenspun

Self
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Susan Greenspun

Self

Howard Hughes

Self
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Kirk Kerkorian

Self

Adnan Khashoggi

Self

Herb Klein

Self

Meyer Lansky

Self
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Lou Lenart

Self

Robert Maheu

Self

Rose Marie

Self

Joseph McCarthy

Self
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Richard Nixon

Self
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Shimon Peres

Self
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Direção
- Scott Goldstein
Roteirista
- Scott Goldstein
Elenco e equipe completos
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9andrewteton

Documentary about an amazing journalist

This well crafted documentary tells the story of Hank Greenspun who seems part Indiana Jones (some remarkable adventures secretly obtaining weapons for Israel) and part Zelig (he had a role in so many issues from the Mafia to McCarthy to Watergate) Greenspun had an amazing impact on the city of Las Vegas and helped advance civil rights, went after Joe McCarthy for the fraud he was, and influenced national politics as well.

The films skillfully blends good graphics with archival footage. Greenspun himself is a compelling and fascinating character. Anthony Hopkins' narration lends a gravitas to this project that adds to its style.

Almost as amazing as Greenspun's influence is the fact that few people today seem fully aware of who is was and what he accomplished. This inviting film biography should set the record straight.

10emailscottnow

A hidden treasure

This is an important story of a largely unknown hero. The story is told with perspective and heart that fairly and factually honors Hank, but also stirs self reflection on what each of us believe in and are committed to... and how we engage with those things in our own lives.

The film artfully moves with a pace that facilitates thinking deeply about the story long after the documentary ends. A work that fully tells a story and yet leaves the viewer not ready to have it end ... is rare.

This is a story that needed to be told. It gives clues of where to pay attention to the other remarkable stories happening around us.

9swordanpen

An astounding tapestry of an astounding life

Hank Goldspun was a courageous and benevolent rogue. He was a man anchored with the uncommon drive that most of us only read about or see in, well, the movies.

Where I Stand: The Hank Greenspun Story is inspired by Greenspun's autobiography. This film is an impressive, artistic weave of Mr. Goldspun's world -- an insightful collage of live footage, photographs, interviews, and Anthony Hopkin's narration. This work is smoothly sequenced, quick-paced, and an historically enticing delight. It is not at all the typical maudlin biography/documentary of an astounding life lived, but, instead, an astounding tapestry of that astounding life.

10Bruce767

A great documentary of one man who made a difference

Where I Stand is an extremely well done documentary that should get wide distribution. The documentary profiles Hank Greenspun, who took on the mob, Joe McCarthy and the IRS. Greenspun is not well known outside of Las Vegas, but should be. The Director, Scott Goldstein, used archival footage, including some that had been stored out in the Nevada desert, to bring Hank Greenspun to life. Goldstein used Anthony Hopkins to narrate as if Greenspun were still alive, telling the story in the first person. From the opening clicks of the typewriter to the final chapter in the story, I was enthralled. Where I Stand is a winner of a documentary.

9jjmdmoms

Hank Greenspun is the new Jewish Forrest Gump

Clearly a surprise to find this notorious gun runner was really quite a courageous fighter for justice through the decades....from funding and supplying the emerging state of Israel to facing Joseph McCarthy, to fighting racism, and keeping free speech alive by funding his own news venues, this documentary was enlightening and portrayed a modern day rogue hero who has flown under the radar.....until now. How amazing to think that his legacy still lives in Las Vegas - his son still publishes the Las Vegas Sun, and continues to enlighten the masses with expose journalism worthy of a Pulitzer. This is quite a story on all levels, and reminiscent of the stellar life of fictional Forrest Gump - but with more grit and less schmaltz (sp?)