Watergate (2018) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 260 min · English

Echo score 73

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Directed by

Charles Ferguson

Starring

Douglas Hodge, Carl Bernstein, Daniel Ellsberg, John Dean, Mark Dexter, Morton Halperin

This documentary provides an in-depth look at the Watergate scandal, utilizing an extensive collection of over 3,400 hours of audio tapes, archival footage, and declassified documents. The film explores the inner workings of the crisis and offers a nuanced perspective by interweaving historical events with present-day reflections from key figures such as Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, and John Dean. Through their recollections and the revealed evidence, the documentary uncovers surprising parallels relevant to contemporary issues.