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Based on the story "Truth and duty : the press, the president, and the privilege of power" by Mary Mapes
Newsroom drama detailing the 2004 CBS 60 Minutes report investigating then-President George W. Bush's military service, and the ensuing firestorm of criticism that cost anchor Dan Rather and producer Mary Mapes their careers
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2015
On the morning of September 9, 2004, veteran CBS News producer Mary Mapes believed she had every reason to feel proud of a broadcast journalism job well done. By the end of the day, Mapes, CBS News, and the venerable CBS News anchor Dan Rather would be under harsh scrutiny that would finally cost them their careers
Widescreen (2.40)
Special features: The team; q&a with Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth Moss and James Vanderbilt; commentary
Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford, Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, Elisabeth Moss, Bruce Greenwood, Dermot Mulroney
MPAA rating: R; for language and a brief nude photo
DVD, widescreen (2.40); Dolby digital 5.1
English dialogue; English subtitles; closed-captioned