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How to tell the truth about lies (complete)

Benjamen Walker's Theory of Everything

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The Power of the Press

The film is responsible for some of the greatest myths to emerge out of the social and political turmoil of the 60s and 70s. It's about the power of the press and investigative reporting, myths about the strength of American democracy where no one, not even the president, is above the law. And the key to all of these myths is Deep Throat. In his second appearance, Deep Throat confesses to Bob Woodward his true feelings about the press. We aren't told though why. Why then is he meeting with a newspaper reporter in the dead of night? This is a question that goes unanswered.

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