The Post

The Post is a historical drama film set in 1971, inspired by true events. The movie follows the story of Katharine Graham, the first female newspaper publisher of The Washington Post, and Ben Bradlee, the paper's volatile editor. Together, they make a bold decision to support The New York Times in its efforts to expose a massive government cover-up of secret documents related to the Vietnam War. The film explores the tension between journalism and government as Graham and Bradlee work to uncover the truth while facing opposition from powerful figures in Washington D.C. Their journey ultimately leads to a historic Supreme Court case that would change freedom of the press forever. With an all-star cast including Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, The Post is a gripping tale of courage, perseverance, and the importance of a free press in American democracy.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Post include Hacksaw Ridge, The Imitation Game, Green Book, Ford v Ferrari, Silence, 1917.