Journalism in Film: All the President´s Men and The Post as Two Visions of The Washington Post

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the representation of journalism in cinema through two key films: All the President's Men (1976) and The Post (2017), both centered on historical journalistic moments led by reporters from The Washington Post. Based on five variables—democratic function, journalistic ethics, social impact, gender representation, and relationship with power—this study examines how the image of journalism is constructed in these cinematic works. The study is grounded in Habermas's public sphere theory and framing theory, which provide a framework to interpret the role of cinema in shaping public perceptions of journalism. The research also addresses the tensions between the idealization of the profession and the challenges faced by those who practice it.