Point of Order!
Point of Order is compiled from TV footage of the 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings, in which the Army accused Senator McCarthy of improperly pressuring the Army for special privileges for Private David Schine, formerly of McCarthy's investigative staff. McCarthy accused the Army of holding Schine hostage to keep him from searching for Communists in the Army. These hearings resulted in McCarthy's eventual censure for conduct unbecoming a senator.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1964 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Emile de Antonio |
| Runtime | 97 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (10 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative solely from archival television footage, forgoing voiceover commentary. It relies on editing to distill the drama of the hearings, transforming a political procedure into a gripping legal thriller.
What lingers after viewing is the raw, unmediated power of performance in the political arena, where accusation and rebuttal become high-stakes theater. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Emile de Antonio
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Watch attentively, as a political thriller, absorbing every verbal exchange.
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