The Post (2017)

The Post is a gripping political drama that is based on real events from the early 1970s. It tells the story of Katharine Graham, who was the first female publisher of The Washington Post, and her editor Ben Bradlee. They uncover and try to publish the Pentagon Papers, which are a collection of top-secret government documents that reveal the truth about the U.S. government's involvement in the Vietnam War.

As the journalists dig deeper, they face a lot of pressure from influential political figures, legal threats from the White House, and fear of damaging their careers and reputations. The U.S. government attempts to prevent the press from revealing the truth, arguing it concerns national security. However, the real issue is media freedom versus political power. It raises the question of whether the media should serve the public or protect those in authority.

This movie demonstrates how powerful institutions can silence or control the media. It also shows how brave journalism is essential in revealing the truth, even when it comes with significant risk. It reflects important media studies themes like power, press freedom, gatekeeping, and agenda-setting, making it a strong comparison to The Sabarmati Report.