What lengths will a journalist go in order to expose fraud? Deliver justice? Equal parts drama, mystery and history, “All the President’s Men” chronicles the chaotic lives of two rookie journalists for the Washington Post. Set in 1976, it is based on real events in American history. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein are the duo investigating the link between a White House staff member and the failed bugging of the Democratic National Committee headquarters. They go up against formidable corruption disguised by status, power and wealth. They unearth a scandal. Does any of this sound familiar yet? This movie has a warning. It is a testament to the First Amendment. And to American democracy as we know it.
“No, I have to do this my way. You tell me what you know, and I’ll confirm. I’ll keep you in the right direction if I can, but that’s all. Just… follow the money.” Woodward and Bernstein obtain valuable information from an informant within the FBI known as “Deep Throat.” He is instrumental in tracing a slush fund to the Nixon Campaign through a chain of prominent men.
The pair deconstruct the Nixon Administration with the power of the free press. Tenacious journalists have the capacity to hold powerful people accountable. Often when others cannot. No one can rise above the law. Not even the president and all of his men.
