I often hear that reporters have no time these days, and free time is even more precious with the workdays growing longer. And I always tell you guys to read as much as possible. But sometimes history books aren't that appealing and they're often long, so I've decided to start a weekend feature that spotlights a movie that will teach you something.
This weekend's choice: "Thirteen Days"
The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the most tense moments in American history, and the signature event in JFK's presidency. Most of you weren't even born when this happened, and I know that many books don't capture the real fear we all felt back when the cold war was at its height. This is a terrific movie which offers a in depth look at this crucial period of the 1960's, with Bruce Greenwood offering one of the best portrayals of JFK ever. For you Desperate Housewives fans, the guy who played Rex Van de Camp plays Bobby Kennedy, while Kevin Costner rounds out a great cast.
Historical movies often lack tension since you know the ending in advance, but this film manages to keep you riveted. It's a great history lesson for any reporter.
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