Cover-Up (2025)★ 6.8/10
- Documentary
Directed by: Mark Obenhaus, Laura Poitras
Seymour Hersh has been at the front lines of political journalism in the United States. Hersh's breakthrough reportage has brought to the public's attention many of the most damning constitutional wrongdoings and cover-ups.
Cast & crew
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Seymour HershSelf - Investigative Journalist
David ObstSelf - Dispatch News
Bob WoodwardSelf - The Washington Post
Jeff GerthSelf - The New York TimesMax FriedmanSelf - Former Research AssistantAmy Davidson SorkinSelf - The New YorkerAntonio TagubaSelf - U.S. Army Major GeneralCamille Lo SapioSelf - Anonymous Source
Isador HershSelf - Father of Seymour Hersh (archiveFootage)
Dorothy HershSelf - Mother of Seymour Hersh (archiveFootage)Alan HershSelf - Brother of Seymour Hersh (archiveFootage)
Elizabeth Klein HershSelf - Wife of Seymour Hersh (archiveFootage)Videos
See all ›Awards · 0 wins, 1 nominations
See all ›- NomineeBAFTA Awards 2026BAFTA Film Award · Best Documentary
Reviews
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FlemishCatFebruary 28, 2026
FlemishCatFebruary 28, 2026Interesting subject matter, conventional format. The documentary becomes more interesting in the second half, when Seymour Hersh becomes uncomfortable talking about his sources. And we also learn he’s made a few big mistakes in his career by relying on single sources only. That’s quite thrilling. Otherwise, it didn’t strike me as particularly remarkable. People write about the importance of the film showcasing that the USA have always tried to cover up some scandals but isn’t that par for the course in each country?