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The Cine-Files

46 All the President's Men

The Cine-Files

Steve Morris & John Rocha

Tv & Film

4.81.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 May 2017

⏱️ 125 minutes

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When we recorded this episode a few weeks ago, with special guest, Karen P. Morris, we had no idea how topical it would be but, the truth is, All the Presidents Men seems just as important today as it was 40 years ago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecine-files/support Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0

Hi this is Steve. A few weeks ago I got into an argument with someone on

0:04.6

Facebook about the meaning of the word fact. For him a fact was not connected to

0:10.0

reality or truth but rather just another word people use to describe their beliefs.

0:14.9

It shouldn't surprise me. Today instead of facts all we hear about is fake news,

0:19.9

bias networks, dishonest newspapers, corporate interests, and mainstream media.

0:25.0

Whether you think journalism is under attack or attacking America, I think we can all agree that

0:30.5

our country is stronger with an active, honest, and intelligent press, and there

0:34.5

is no movie that explores the importance of great journalism more powerfully than Alan J.

0:39.8

Pacula's All the President's Men.

0:42.8

Based on the Watergate scandal, all the President's Men

0:45.7

is the true story of two unknown reporters whose tenacious

0:49.4

and uncompromising quest for the truth

0:51.6

brings down a government and changes our nation forever.

0:55.0

It stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman along with a fantastic ensemble cast

1:00.0

is written by the great William Goldman, filmed by Gordon Willis, and produced with an incredible

1:04.8

attention to detail and accuracy. This is, without question, a great film, thrilling,

1:11.3

emotional, and endlessly fascinating.

1:14.2

But it's also an important one, particularly today as it shows that facts, real facts, exist,

1:19.2

and they are worth searching for.

1:21.7

Oh, and one more thing. On this episode, we are joined by a

1:25.2

guest who means more to me than anyone else we've ever had on the show.

1:29.1

Sorry, Scott Mance. Karen P Morris is a casting director with over 15 years of experience in movies and

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