Member Screening: Watergate

Watergate tells, for the first time, the entire story of the Watergate scandal, from the first troubling signs in Richard Nixon’s presidency to Nixon’s resignation and beyond (surprisingly, despite many excellent books and documentaries, the story of the Watergate scandal has never before been told in a truly comprehensive way). But crucially, the film also situates Watergate in the context of all the issues it raised—many of which, of course, now resonate powerfully with current events.

“Collectively, [the film’s interview subjects] tell a story that is part political thriller and part courtroom drama, with moments of Shakespearean grandeur and swerves into stumblebum comedy. You can watch Watergate relishing the craziness of a bygone era and marveling at the styles of elocution, barbering and haberdashery that prevailed in that mad time, but the gravity of the tale is inescapable.” —A.O. Scott, New York Times

This screening features the second and final episode of the series, preceded by a video recap of the first episode and a special introduction by the director.