Over 7,000 archival assets document Seymour Hersh's investigative work on U.S. war crimes, including the My Lai massacre and the Abu Ghraib scandal.
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Over 7,000 archival assets document Seymour Hersh's investigative work on U.S. war crimes, including the My Lai massacre and the Abu Ghraib scandal.
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Synopsis
Seymour Hersh sits in front of a camera, reflecting on his career as a journalist. The film covers his reporting on significant events, including the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal during the Iraq War. Archival audio, including White House tapes of Richard Nixon, provides context to his investigations. Directed by Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, "Cover-Up" premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2025, and began streaming on Netflix on December 26.
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The GuardianHersh’s record on uncovering the big stories, from My Lai to Abu Ghraib, speaks for itself.
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Why Watch
- Meet Seymour Hersh, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
- See archival audio of Nixon discussing Hersh.
- Find out about U.S. war crimes in Vietnam and Iraq.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2025.
- Seymour Hersh won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on the My Lai massacre.
- The documentary includes over 7,000 archival assets from Hersh's career.
- It received an 86 out of 100 score on Metacritic based on 19 critics.
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Who directed the documentary Cover-Up?
Cover-Up was produced and directed by Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus.
When did Cover-Up premiere at the Venice International Film Festival?
Cover-Up premiered out of competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2025.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for Cover-Up?
On Rotten Tomatoes, 98% of 56 critics' reviews for Cover-Up are positive.
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