Cover-Up (15)

Members' Screening

Sun 21 Dec 2025, 11:00 ,Cinema 2

A man sits at a desk with his feet up, on the phone

This thrilling documentary uncovers the work of legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersch, the man responsible for some of the most shocking exposes of the 20th century.

From the massacre of North Vietnamese civilians in My Lai to the torture of prisoners at Abu Ghraib Hersch has been at the front lines of political journalism in the United States for decades.

Battling a cycle of aggressive political censorship Cover-Up captures the power and process of investigative journalism, interwoven with primary documents and archival footage this is a portrait of a man relentless in his quest for the truth.

Directed by acclaimed documentary makers Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus this is an engrossing insight into the explosive career of the Pulitzer Prize-winner and an indictment of institutional violence.

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Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.