Cover-Up

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Tom F @RT55173143 Aug 24, 2026 The complicated legacy of Seymour Hersh, made messier by Laura Poitras and her own baggage. See more Neil R @RT81738492 Mar 24, 2026 Worth the watch, Hersh is a very interesting journalist whom ended up getting a lot of stories right, but he also uses unnamed sources, that can't be corroborated or just plain second hand info. Which sometimes it's very understandable but like the case of his JFK book, it has some holes in the story but probably gets it mostly right, albeit from mostly second hand info. He's undoubtedly a great journalist but also feel he's very full of himself and will do anything to get the story rather it's true or not in some cases. He's an interesting fellow, but I feel like most people he's just as flawed. See more David F @dfulmer Mar 7, 2026 This is a really interesting documentary about the career of the journalist who uncovered numerous stories involving government and military corruption and atrocities. The filmmakers seem very interested in where and how Sy Hersch gets his anonymous sources and there is eventually an interview with one, showing how the sausage gets made. This is a time-spanning look at the importance of journalism and also a bit of a nostalgic look back at a time when newspapers played a really important role in society. See more Wayne M @Wayne93 Feb 26, 2026 Cover-Up is a meticulous and fascinating look at the career of legendary American journalist Seymour Hersh. Directed by Laura Poitras, she waited twenty years to interview him and it was worth it. He takes us through his career and the many stories he broke. Hersh initially covered politics in Washington for the AP, before going freelance. He became famous in 1969 when he uncovered the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War. This was a national scandal that saw over 100 people killed. For decades since he has worked on the biggest stories in the US, including Watergate and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal. Now 88, he still works and seems vital. It is also a reminder of the value and power of true journalism and integrity. See more Walt S @RT36330541 Feb 23, 2026 A very good profile of a super investigative writer blended with facinating history. Worthwhile viewing. See more Nancy S @RT90978969 Feb 23, 2026 Seymour Hersh was our commencement speaker at Syracuse University's Newhouse School when I was on the faculty. I beg journalism and communications students in particular to watch this documentary. Know what My Lai is and why Abu Ghraib's exposure mattered. We don't like to look at our American underbelly, but we must. See more Read all reviews

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