Fifty years have passed since the Watergate scandal. For those unfamiliar with the events, it began with a break-in at Democratic Party headquarters in the Watergate Building in Washington D.C., where men were caught attempting to install listening devices and copy documents. A connection to the CIA soon emerged, and the investigation revealed that the actions were ordered by individuals within the White House who so…

The movie, stemming from the Washington Post’s revealing reporting on the break-in at the Watergate Building, features what are arguably two of the greatest acting performances in cinema history. While Dustin Hoffman had previously taken on some rougher roles, this represents a significant shift for Robert Redford, and the connection between the two reporters, who start off wary of each other, develops as it becomes …