Laura Poitras
Academy Award–winning documentary filmmaker known for work on subjects like Edward Snowden and investigative films; director of the new Netflix documentary Cover Up about Seymour Hersh.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 53min
New Laura Poitras Documentary: On War, Propaganda & the Corporate Media
Laura Poitras, an Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker known for her fearless investigative work, discusses her new film, Cover Up, focused on journalist Seymour Hersh. She delves into the importance of adversarial journalism and the emotional toll of reporting atrocities. Poitras highlights how the press often rehashes state narratives, the need for skepticism towards power, and Hersh's steadfast commitment to uncovering the truth. Their conversation also touches on the complexities of verifying sources and the effects of government cover-ups on public trust.
Jan 30, 2026 • 46min
Netflix’s ‘Cover-Up’ Director Laura Poitras on ICE, ‘Domestic Terrorists’ and US Surveillance
Laura Poitras, Oscar- and Pulitzer-winning filmmaker who exposed Snowden and state surveillance, discusses her Netflix film on Seymour Hersh. She examines surveillance, being placed on a watchlist, the power of citizen video to challenge official narratives, and cycles of impunity in U.S. power. Short, urgent conversations about investigative journalism, accountability and how visuals reshape public understanding.
Dec 2, 2022 • 1h 36min
Best Picture Power Rankings: Let the Games Begin
Oscar season is … here? Sean and Amanda briefly dig into the 2022 Sight and Sound poll before discussing the touching new Robert Downey Jr. family documentary 'Sr.' (1:00) . Then, they run through their first power ranking of the 2023 race, ordering all the contenders for Best Picture (1:08:00). Finally, Sean is joined by documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras to talk about her new film, ‘All the Beauty and the Bloodshed’ (0:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuest: Laura PoitrasProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
