A gritty, measured drama unfolds as journalists earnestly expose a presidential cover-up, battling for truth.
Suspenseful and earnest. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
Streaming on Max.
Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: no sex or nudity and mild language.
Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 7.
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A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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