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TRUTH for Presidents Day
For the 2024 Presidents Day Film Buff episode, the featured film is Truth (2015). In this episode, Peter explores the filmography of writer-director James Vanderbilt, who is prominently featured in the podcast. He also delves into the historical context of the film and its significance. Truth (2015) is a political drama based on the 2005 memoir Truth and Duty: The Press, the President, and the Privilege of Power by journalist Mary Mapes. The film follows the controversial events surrounding a 2004 60 Minutes report on CBS, which questioned then-President George W. Bush's military service in…
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