The Post

"The Post" is a film that tells the story of The Washington Post newspaper's decision in 1971 to publish classified government documents called the Pentagon Papers. These documents revealed secret details about the Vietnam War, showing that the government had misled the public. The newspaper faced legal and political pressure but chose to publish to uphold transparency and press freedom. The film highlights the importance of journalism in holding those in power accountable and the challenges of revealing the truth in the face of government opposition.