You made me cry,Kaia Gerbertold George Clooney (as a compliment!)

The play also chronicles a time in American history when truth and journalistic integrity stood up to fearmongeringand won.

He wants people to be seen, heard, and happy.

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Fittingly, many of Americas top broadcast journalists also gathered at the show.

The cast ofGood Night, and Good Luck

Clooney was the first of his cast members to arrive.

(He was out solo, as his wife, Amal, stayed behind with their seven-year-old twins.)

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George Clooney onstage inGood Night, and Good Luck

Guests immediately swarmed him, showering the actor with praise.

I think in this day and age, that takes a lot of courage.

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The cast ofGood Night, and Good Luck