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Documentary 'Cover-Up' Chronicles Seymour Hersh's Investigative Legacy

12/23/2025

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The documentary Cover-Up, directed by Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, profiles Seymour Hersh, investigative journalist.
It highlights Hersh's major stories, including the My Lai massacre and the Abu Ghraib prison abuse.
The film opens with a 1968 incident showing Hersh's role in exposing government and military misconduct.
Despite his age, Hersh remains active in journalism today.

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Story summary

The documentary Cover-Up, directed by Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, profiles Seymour Hersh, investigative journalist.
It highlights Hersh's major stories, including the My Lai massacre and the Abu Ghraib prison abuse.
The film opens with a 1968 incident showing Hersh's role in exposing government and military misconduct.
Despite his age, Hersh remains active in journalism today.