Warren Beatty co-wrote, directed, and starred in this film about the life of John Reed, the American journalist and author who covered the 1917 Russian Revolution with his book, Ten Days That Shook the World. The film chronicles Reed’s life and work as he meets Louise Bryant (Diane Keaton). The two fall in love and become deeply involved with the Greenwich Village art and activism scene, where they get in with the likes of famed author and anarchist Emma Goldman (Maureen Stapleton) and playwright Eugene O’Neill (Jack Nicholson). Inspired by the ideas behind the Revolution, Reed attempts to bring the spirit of Communism back to the United States after growing disillusioned living in Russia.

Nominated for twelve awards at the 54th Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Diane Keaton. Winner for Best Director and Best Cinematography.

This November, the JBFC honors the memory of Diane Keaton (1946-2025), a legendary icon of the silver screen, with screenings of Annie Hall and Reds.