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Seymour Hersh's Legacy: A Film on Truth & Deception
19 Nov
Summary
- Film explores Seymour Hersh's career exposing major US scandals.
- Directors discuss media trust and AI's impact on news.
- Netflix to release documentary globally on December 26th.
The film 'Cover-Up' by directors Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus chronicles the impactful career of Pulitzer-winning journalist Seymour Hersh. The documentary highlights his groundbreaking investigations into significant U.S. scandals, including the My Lai massacre, Watergate, MK-ULTRA, and Abu Ghraib, prompting questions about the current state of investigative journalism.
The filmmakers emphasize the film's relevance amid declining trust in news sources, exacerbated by AI and political influences on traditional media. They discuss the challenges journalists face, such as the reluctance of some news organizations to use certain terms, and underscore the critical need for transparency and accountability, referencing instances like the BBC's editing controversy.
'Cover-Up' is set for a dual release: select theatrical showings in the UK and US on December 5th, followed by a worldwide streaming debut on Netflix starting December 26th. Poitras and Obenhaus express optimism about Netflix's reach while acknowledging concerns about algorithmic content delivery, hoping the film will resonate with a broad audience beyond those already familiar with Hersh's work.
