Woodward and Bernstein: Lighting the Fire (2006)

Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward redefined American history by relentlessly pursuing the truth behind the Watergate scandal. Beginning with a seemingly minor event, they meticulously pieced together evidence linking a break-in at the Watergate Hotel to the eventual resignation of the President. This film explores whether two contemporary reporters could achieve the same success uncovering a national crime within the White House. Featuring interviews with journalists like Walter Cronkite, Jonathan Alter, Linda Ellerbee, Carl Bernstein, and Bob Woodward, the documentary offers a revealing examination of investigative journalism in America today.