Content overview: “Dan Rather's Documentary 'Rather' Streams Free on YouTube as He Warns of 'Wreckage' in Jou”. As legendary newsman Dan Rather turns 95 this Saturday, just days before the 2026 midterm elections, the 2023 documentary 'Rather' is now streaming for free on YouTube. Directed by Frank Marshall, the film examines Rather's storied career and the current state of journalism, making its timing especi Directed by Frank Marshall, the film examines Rather's storied career and the current state of journalism, making its timing especially relevant.
Rather, who anchored the CBS Evening News for 24 years, uses the occasion to voice deep concerns about the future of news, particularly at his former network. He describes 'wreckage everywhere' in journalism, pointing to cutbacks, ownership changes, and the erosion of trust in media. The documentary highlights his famous clashes with power, from presidents to corporate bosses, and draws parallels to today's challenges. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.