Review of Mike Wallace Is Here (2019) by Brent_Marchant — 04 Aug 2019

An in-depth look at the life and career of one of television journalism's most influential reporters, one who significantly helped to reshape an industry and its practices. Through interviews before his death, as well as a wealth of archive footage, viewers see the seasoned reporter at work, conversing with everyone from celebrities to world leaders to industry whistleblowers.

The film also features interviews of Wallace conducted by colleagues like Morley Safer and Barbara Walters, conversations in which he guardedly reveals his own secrets, including his feelings about the death of a child and his battle with depression.

The overall package paints a picture of someone who opened up the profession to new tactics and styles of questioning, as well as to scrutiny about how far is going too far. An engaging documentary about a fascinating individual.