This is a movie exploring the inner workings of the Washington Post and the decision to print the Pentagon Papers, secret documents that were stolen. The documents disparaged the Viet Nam War pointing out that for some time the American government did not think the war winnable. Howev er they kept on to avoid the embarrassment of losing the war. Daniel Ellsburg (Matthew Rhys) stole the documents in an efort to end the war. Ben Bagdikian (Bob Odenkirk) tracks down Ellsburg and gets the documents for the Post. Bob Bradlee (Tom Hanks) directed the operation, including asking Bagdikian to pursue Ellsburg. Kay Graham (Meryl Streep) is the publisher at the Post. Her husband had the position before he passed away. They take the documents to Bradlee's home rather than to the newspaper office for more security and a more peaceful place. Bradlee's daughter sells lemonade and his wife (Sarah Paulson) becomes involved in the process.
This movie is very intriguing as they are decided whether or not to publish or whether or not to wait on things. Th government already has an injunction against the Nwq York Times about publishing. Watching the struggle is very interesting. In the end it is Graham who has to make the final decision. She has to make the decision several times as more information comes to light.
This movie was Oscar nominated for best picture and Meryl Streep for best actress. Steven Spielberg directed.
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