‘The Post’ recreates the publication of Vietnam War documents

The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, opens with a scene recreating the Vietnam battlefield, where Americans are bogged down.

Trailer The Post

At this point, the two main characters enter the story.

Although full of political commentary and historical events, The Post is not dry or rigid but is quite accessible.

A scene from the movie.

In the second half of the film, the struggle between the government and the press is reflected through many conversations.

Above all, The Post is a work that praises journalism and its far-reaching values.

Katharine Graham and Ben Bradlee in real life.

President Nixon does not appear clearly in the work, but the audience can feel the pressure he puts on Graham and the Washington Post.

The film’s message is not new, but is still contemporary at a time of turmoil in American politics, when President Donald Trump maintains a tense attitude with many major newspapers.

Meryl Streep continues to have an impressive role as a newspaper publisher who is both polite and tough, ready to confront politicians.

Robert McNamara in the film is played by Bruce Greenwood.

However, The Post is not a perfect work, both in terms of technique and historical factors.

The film also caused controversy because it downplayed the role of New York Times journalists – who also contributed to the event.