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Netflix has released a new trailer for “Cover-Up“, directed by Mark Obenhaus and Laura Poitras.
Seymour Hersh is known for his investigation of stories that are among the most difficult to report: those that some of the most powerful people in the world wish to remain hidden.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist has brought to light some of the most shameful events that were concealed by the US government, such as the My Lai massacre of women, children, and the elderly during the Vietnam War, and the torture and mistreatment of prisoners at Abu Ghraib.
Hersh, who has worked with Poitras and Obenhaus for many years, also reveals in the film how he comes to terms with being the subject of a story after years of professional collaboration.
“This is a film I’ve been wanting to make for over two decades, and I’m so grateful that Sy finally relented. It is an honor to introduce younger generations — particularly young journalists — to Sy’s outsider muckraking reporting,” Poitras says. “Through him, the film speaks to the essential role of investigative journalism in holding the powerful accountable,” Obenhaus says.
“Cover-Up” made its debut at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival and was also shown at the Telluride and Toronto International Film Festivals. It will also be shown at the New York Film Festival and London Film Festival later this year. The film was produced by Yoni Golijov, Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus, and Olivia Streisand. Thomas MacWhirr, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Josh Braun, and Nick Shumaker are all executives who have worked on the project.
“Cover-Up” will be released on Dec 29th in Netflix.
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