This movie follows the reporters who uncovered all of the information regarding the Watergate Scandal. Through their investigative journalism and tenacity, these reporters were able to uncover secrets about the Nixon Administration that had been buried. These reporters brought to light the corruption of the administration.

Watching this movie in today’s current political climate increased the relevancy of the film. The Trump Administration has a lot of hidden secrets with Michael Flynn and his talks with Russia, Trump’s inability to release his tax returns and recent firing of a judge who disagreed with the Trump travel ban.

This movie showed the importance of journalists in government and that message is more relevant now than ever.