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description Truth Overview

Truth is a 2015 film depicting the events surrounding the release of classified documents by CBS News. The narrative focuses on the conflict between news anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes, specifically concerning the Killian documents and their impact on the network. It portrays the final stages of their careers at CBS News as fallout from this controversy.

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info Truth Specifications

Country	Australia
Year	2015

help Truth FAQ

What true story is the 2015 movie Truth based on?

The film depicts the controversial Killian documents scandal that severely damaged CBS News in 2004. It centers on the intense fallout surrounding a "60 Minutes" report investigating President George W. Bush's military service.

Who plays Dan Rather and Mary Mapes in the movie Truth?

Veteran actor Robert Redford portrays the iconic CBS News anchor Dan Rather, while Cate Blanchett stars as producer Mary Mapes. The film focuses heavily on Mapes's perspective as she fights to defend the validity of the classified documents.

Who directed the film Truth?

The movie was written and directed by James Vanderbilt, marking his feature-length directorial debut. The screenplay was heavily adapted from the memoir *Truth and Duty*, written by the real-life producer Mary Mapes.

Does the movie Truth focus on the conflict between CBS and Mary Mapes?

Yes, the narrative highlights the intense internal conflict at CBS News following the broadcast of the controversial documents. It explores how the network ultimately forced Dan Rather out and fired Mary Mapes over the disputed documents.

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