Cover-Up(2025)
He's devoted his career to uncovering stories the powerful want buried. From My Lai to Abu Ghraib, dig into the life's work of journalist Seymour Hersh.
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COVER-UP: A Conversation with Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus and Yoni Golijov
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How ‘Cover-Up’ Turns Investigative Reporting Into a Thriller!
Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus, Seymour Hersh & More on Cover-Up
Seymour Hersh, Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus, and More on Cover-Up
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COVER-UP: A Conversation with Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus and Yoni Golijov - Featurette
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How ‘Cover-Up’ Turns Investigative Reporting Into a Thriller! - Featurette
Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus, Seymour Hersh & More on Cover-Up - Featurette
Seymour Hersh, Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus, and More on Cover-Up - Featurette
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