Remembering Robert Redford (1936-2025)

a/perture Executive Director and former journalist for The Charlotte Observer and The Winston-Salem Journal, Leigh Dyer, will introduce the screening on January 22^nd

Robert Redford bought the rights to this classic story of investigative journalism in 1974. Producing and starring as Bob Woodward, Redford assembled an incredible cast including Dustin Hoffman as Carl Bernstein and Jason Robards as Washington Post Executive Editor Ben Bradlee, who won the Best Supporting Actor for his performance. During the 1972 elections, two reporters’ investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.

“Mr. Redford and Mr. Hoffman play their’ roles with -the low-keyed, understated efficiency required since they are. in effect, the straight men to The people and ura events they are pursuing.” ~ Vincent Camby, The New York Times

January 22 + 28

a/perture Executive Director Leigh Dyer was a reporter for The Winston-Salem Journal from 1992-96 and a reporter and editor for The Charlotte Observer from 1996-2011. She is the winner of several state and national journalism awards including a Green Eyeshade Award from the Society for Professional Journalists.

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