Truth be told|Jan. 19, 2017|United States | United Kingdom|116 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Drama;History
Description: The Post (2017) is a compelling historical drama that delves into the events surrounding the Vietnam War and the release of the Pentagon Papers. In 1966, Daniel Ellsberg, a U.S. State Department military analyst, accompanies American troops in Vietnam, documenting military progress for Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. While McNamara privately admits the war is unwinnable, he publicly supports it, leaving Ellsberg disillusioned.
Years later, Ellsberg, now a civilian consultant for the RAND Corporation, leaks thousands of pages of classified documents exposing decades of U.S. involvement in Vietnam to *The New York Times*. In 1971, Katharine Graham, the owner and publisher of *The Washington Post*, faces immense pressure as she prepares the newspaper’s stock market debut. Despite her lack of journalistic experience, Graham navigates the challenges of leading a major publication in a male-dominated industry.
When *The New York Times* publishes a groundbreaking exposé on the government’s deception about the Vietnam War, a court injunction prevents further reporting. Meanwhile, *The Washington Post* obtains the same documents through assistant editor Ben Bagdikian, who reconnects with Ellsberg. As reporters sift through the material, legal advisors warn of potential criminal charges from the Nixon administration if the story is published. Graham must decide whether to risk everything to uphold the truth.
This gripping narrative highlights the courage of journalists and the importance of a free press in holding power accountable.
Cast director: Steven Spielberg
Cast actor: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Tracy Letts, Bradley Whitford, Bruce Greenwood, Matthew Rhys, Alison Brie, Carrie Coon
Original name: The Post