Overview

When television news director Eric Ross pressures esteemed senior anchor Frank Kenley to sensationalize the news, Kenley isn't pleased -- and the conflict comes to a head when a local high school sex scandal hits the news. As Ross pushes him to play up the story, Kenley wrestles with the moral complexities of the situation and tries to find the balance between the public's need to know and the individual's rights.

Cast

Martin Sheen, Peter Riegert, Barbara Babcock, David Sheiner, Christopher Allport, Christa Denton, Sydney Penny, Sheree J. Wilson

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What is "News at Eleven" about?

When television news director Eric Ross pressures esteemed senior anchor Frank Kenley to sensationalize the news, Kenley isn't pleased -- and the conflict comes to a head when a local high school sex scandal hits the news. As Ross pushes him to play up the story, Kenley wrestles with the moral complexities of the situation and tries to find the balance between the public's need to know and the individual's rights.

When was "News at Eleven" released?

News at Eleven was released in 1986.

Who stars in "News at Eleven"?

The cast includes Martin Sheen, Peter Riegert, Barbara Babcock, David Sheiner.