Truth (2013 film)

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Truth is a 2013 American political drama film written and directed by James Vanderbilt. The film is based on the memoir "Truth and Duty" by Mary Mapes, a former producer for the news program 60 Minutes. It stars Cate Blanchett as Mapes and Robert Redford as Dan Rather, the anchor of 60 Minutes at the time.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film follows the events surrounding a controversial news report aired by 60 Minutes in 2004. The report, produced by Mapes and her team, alleged that President George W. Bush had received preferential treatment during his service in the Texas Air National Guard. The authenticity of the documents used to support the story came into question, leading to a media firestorm and the eventual resignation of Rather.

Cast[edit | edit source]

The cast of Truth includes:

Cate Blanchett as Mary Mapes
Robert Redford as Dan Rather
Topher Grace as Mike Smith
Elisabeth Moss as Lucy Scott
Dennis Quaid as Lt. Colonel Roger Charles

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was produced by Mythology Entertainment and RatPac Entertainment. Principal photography took place in Australia, with additional filming in New York.

Release[edit | edit source]

Truth premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and was later released in theaters in October 2015. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for Blanchett's performance.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Truth was nominated for several awards, including a Golden Globe nomination for Blanchett's portrayal of Mapes. The film also sparked renewed interest in the events it depicted, with some critics praising its exploration of journalistic ethics and the challenges faced by reporters in the digital age.