The Post

Set in the early 1970s, this gripping drama follows the true story of journalists at The Washington Post as they race to publish the Pentagon Papers, a massive cover-up of government secrets spanning three decades. The film stars Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, who deliver compelling performances as the newspaper’s publisher and editor, respectively. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the movie explores themes of press freedom and the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists. It was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.