All the President's Men (1976)

All the President's Men follows Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein as they investigate the seemingly minor break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington's Watergate complex. What begins as routine reporting soon reveals a far deeper political conspiracy when they uncover ties between the burglars and high-level officials connected to President Richard Nixon's re-election campaign. Persisting despite pressure and danger, their reporting gradually unravels a cover-up reaching into the White House, ultimately shaking the foundations of the U.S. presidency.  

The film is both a gripping drama and an exploration of journalistic integrity, illustrating how methodical investigation, verification of facts, and relentless pursuit of truth led to one of the biggest political scandals in American history. Directed by Alan J. Pakula and adapted by William Goldman from the book by Woodward and Bernstein, the story showcases the impact of a free press in uncovering corruption at the highest levels of government.