Unmasking Power: Seymour Hersh's Relentless Pursuit of Truth in "Cover-Up" Review

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Moneycontrol•27-12-2025, 09:33
Unmasking Power: Seymour Hersh's Relentless Pursuit of Truth in "Cover-Up" Review
- •"Cover-Up" documentary reviews investigative journalist Seymour Hersh's six-decade career of exposing hidden truths.
- •Hersh's major investigations include the My Lai massacre, illegal CIA activities, and the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse.
- •The film highlights patterns of power denying wrongdoing and the challenges faced by investigative journalists.
- •Hersh is portrayed as sharp, blunt, and flawed, emphasizing the human element behind relentless truth-seeking.
- •The documentary, while engaging, feels crowded, suggesting Hersh's extensive work warrants a longer series.
Why It Matters: Seymour Hersh's career, as shown in "Cover-Up", proves persistent journalism is vital for unmasking power.
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