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.
Casts Seymour Hersh, Jeff Gerth, David Obst, Bob Woodward, Max Friedman, Amy Davidson Sorkin, Antonio Taguba, Camille Lo Sapio, Isador Hersh, Dorothy Hersh
MOVIE COMMENTS
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The Most Dangerous Man in America
The Devil We Know
League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis
Playing Hide and Seek
911 and the British Broadcasting Conspiracy
Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery
Top Priority: The Terror Within
Open Secret
Under the Wire
Route 91: Uncovering the Cover Up
The Panama Papers
Bellingcat: Truth in a Post-Truth World
All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone
Relatively Free
When Heroes Lie
Hillsborough
Tell No One
3212 Un-redacted
Buried by Mainstream Media - The True Story of Madeleine McCann
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The Most Dangerous Man in America
IMDB 7.3 | Oct , 2009
"The Most Dangerous Man in America" is the story of what happens when a former Pentagon insider, armed only with his conscience, steadfast determination, and a file cabinet full of classified documents, decides to challenge an "imperial" presidency – answerable to neither Congress, the press, nor the people – in order to help end the Vietnam War.The Devil We Know
IMDB 7.6 | Jan , 2018
Unraveling one of the biggest environmental scandals of our time, a group of citizens in West Virginia take on a powerful corporation after they discover it has knowingly been dumping a toxic chemical — now found in the blood of 99.7% of Americans — into the local drinking water supply.League of Denial: The NFL’s Concussion Crisis
IMDB 7.5 | Oct , 2013
Drawing on the book of the same name, League of Denial crafts a searing two-hour indictment of the National Football League’s decades-long concealment of the link between football related head injuries and brain disorders.Playing Hide and Seek
IMDB 7.2 | Mar , 2020
The documentary follows the story of two brothers who were sexually abused by the same priest of Polish Catholic Church.911 and the British Broadcasting Conspiracy
IMDB 4 | Jun , 2007
‘911 and the British Broadcasting Conspiracy’ features ex-MI5 officer David Shayler and was produced by Adrian Connock, who was also responsible for the ‘Mind the Gap’ documentary that exposed the false flag terrorist attacks of 7/7/05. Special attention has been paid to the BBC’s ‘Conspiracy Files’ programme which aired on BBC 2, February 18th 2007 and omitted hardcore evidence proving 9/11 was an inside job. ‘911 and the British Broadcasting Conspiracy’ demolishes the weak attempt by the BBC to cover up the truth behind 9/11 and exposes their foreknowledge of the collapse of WTC building 7, when they reported the event 20 minutes before the building came down.Big Boys Gone Bananas!*
IMDB 6.8 | Nov , 2011
The conflict between Dole Food Company and Swedish filmmaker Fredrik Gertten unfolds dramatically in the documentary "BIG BOYS GONE BANANAS!" as the corporation attempts to suppress Gertten's earlier film, "BANANAS!"—chronicling Nicaraguan workers' lawsuit against Dole. Initially selected for the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival, "BANANAS!" was abruptly removed from competition, followed by a negative article in the Los Angeles Business Journal and legal threats from Dole's attorneys. Gertten captures this saga of corporate intimidation, media manipulation, and legal challenges in his documentary, showcasing the struggles documentary filmmakers face and highlighting the threat to freedom of speech posed by powerful corporations protecting their reputations.Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery
IMDB 5.9 | Oct , 2024
A deep dive into one of the most enduring and high-stakes mysteries in technology and finance: the origins of Bitcoin and the identity of its anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.Top Priority: The Terror Within
IMDB 7.8 | Jun , 2012
Federal officer with the Department of Homeland Security discovers a national security breach related to the entry of 23 aliens from terrorist countries into the United States. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, former head of the DEA Robert Bonner can't afford any more media scrutiny, since his incompetence was already exposed in the NASA 'Challenger' disaster. To avoid the scandal, the full might of the government is unleashed against Julia Davis, her family and witnesses. This retaliation reaches an unprecedented magnitude, including four unexplained deaths, Hollywood and the Mafia, false imprisonments and the use of Blackhawk helicopters and airplanes for warrantless surveillance. Amidst many shocking revelations, this documentary provides a new insight into the deaths of well-known Hollywood figures unwittingly dragged into this scandal. The truth is no longer a secret.Open Secret
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2025
This riveting documentary investigates allegations of systemic racism and child sexual abuse in the New Hanover School District.Under the Wire
IMDB 8.1 | Sep , 2018
On 12 February 2012, two journalists entered war-ravaged Syria. One of them was celebrated Sunday Times war correspondent, Marie Colvin. The other was photographer, Paul Conroy. Their aim was to cover the plight of Syrian civilians trapped in Homs, a city under siege and relentless military attack from the Syrian army. Only one of them returned.Route 91: Uncovering the Cover Up
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2022
On October 1, 2017 58 people were killed at the Route 91 country music concert in Las Vegas... and by 2 weeks the media dropped the entire story due to all the lies and holes in the police and FBI’s story. These are all the things they’ve covered up about the tragedy that they don’t want you to know about... One of the largest mass shootings to ever occur, happened at the Route 91 country music festival here in Las Vegas. 58 innocent people lost their lives and rather than look for answers or a motive, the mainstream media dropped the story instead after major inconsistencies and holes started appearing in the FBI’s “investigation.”The Panama Papers
IMDB 6.7 | Oct , 2018
A documentary feature film about the biggest global corruption scandal in history, and the hundreds of journalists who risked their lives to break the story.Bellingcat: Truth in a Post-Truth World
IMDB 6.9 | Nov , 2018
A first-hand look into the revolutionary rise of the “citizen investigative journalist” collective known as Bellingcat. Comprised of various distinct personalities from around the globe, Bellingcat is an online association of talented and dedicated truth-seekers utilizing advanced digital research techniques to upend the world of journalism. De facto leader Eliot and his fellow researchers give us exclusive access into their tight-knit world as they demonstrate the unlimited power of open source investigation. In cases ranging from the MH17 disaster to the hidden crimes of the Syrian regime, the group’s power and growing global influence is examined and explored.All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone
IMDB 7.3 | Nov , 2016
Vancouver-based filmmaker and TV news veteran Fred Peabody explores the life and legacy of the maverick American journalist I.F. Stone, whose long one-man crusade against government deception lives on in the work of such contemporary filmmakers and journalists as Laura Poitras, Glenn Greenwald, David Corn, and Matt Taibbi.Relatively Free
IMDB 9 | Dec , 2016
A short film following the release of journalist and activist Barrett Brown from prison, and his drive across Texas to a halfway house. 'Relatively Free' is an examination of Brown's return to a very different world, post the election.When Heroes Lie
IMDB 6.8 | Oct , 2012
A huge doping scandal erupted at the 2001 cross-country skiing world championship in Lahti, Finland, leading to large numbers of disqualifications. Athletes from the host country in particular had made generous use of illegal performance-enhancing drugs. It was to be the precursor of more drug cases at the Winter Olympics a year later in Salt Lake City. When Heroes Lie analyzes the history of doping from the 1970s to the present day, using archive footage and interviews with skiers, coaches and experts.Hillsborough
IMDB 8.8 | Apr , 2016
A look at the April 15, 1989 tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, where a stampede in the stadium's standing-room-only areas killed 96 people and injured 766. The film also examines the ongoing efforts of victims' families to seek truth and justice, as well as tangible effects on English football, including stadium upgrades and the emergence of the English Premier League.Tell No One
IMDB 7.5 | May , 2019
Polish documentary directed by Tomasz Sekielski about child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Poland.3212 Un-redacted
IMDB 7 | Nov , 2021
Unraveling the truth behind the deaths of 4 U.S. Special Forces soldiers in Africa leads to evidence of a cover-up at the highest levels of the Army.Buried by Mainstream Media - The True Story of Madeleine McCann
IMDB 0 | Aug , 2014
A 4-part documentary film by film maker & engineer, Richard D. Hall detailing the evidence & testimonies of those involved in the case of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Despite the unprecedented coverage, few people have any detailed understanding of the circumstantial and physical evidence of the case. In March 2014 Richard D. Hall travelled to Praia Da Luz to embark on this project with a view to reporting in more depth on the subjects that he feels have been incorrectly represented & even covered up by mainstream TV and newspapers.