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Seymour Hersh: A Legacy of Investigative Journalism Revealed

12/18/2025

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The documentary "Cover-Up," directed by Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, profiles Seymour Hersh, the investigative journalist, highlighting his six-decade career.
It features President Richard Nixon's acknowledgment of Hersh's credibility, signaling the journalist's influence across administrations.
The film shows Hersh's office as a repository of his work, including the My Lai massacre and the Watergate scandal, based on 42 interviews.

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Story summary

The documentary "Cover-Up," directed by Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, profiles Seymour Hersh, the investigative journalist, highlighting his six-decade career.
It features President Richard Nixon's acknowledgment of Hersh's credibility, signaling the journalist's influence across administrations.
The film shows Hersh's office as a repository of his work, including the My Lai massacre and the Watergate scandal, based on 42 interviews.