Most important film of the year with 100% rating now | UK News

Viewers are being inspired to watch a gripping new documentary on Netflix that’s being hailed as ‘the most important film of the year’.

Cover-Up dropped on the streaming service on Boxing Day, vying for consideration alongside heavyweights like Stranger Things season 5, and has shortly captured viewers’ consideration.

Running at just under two hours, the documentary dedicates every second to chronicling the outstanding work of Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh.

The 88-year-old American reporter made his title by uncovering authorities cover-ups during the top of his profession.

According to Netflix‘s description: “Cover-Up is a political thriller that traces the explosive career of Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Seymour Hersh.

“Urgent and deeply reported, Cover-Up is both a portrait of a relentless journalist and an indictment of institutional violence – revealing a cycle of impunity in the U.S. army and intelligence companies.”

It continues: “Drawing on exclusive access to Hersh’s notes, and interweaving main paperwork and archival footage, Cover-Up captures the energy and course of of investigative journalism,” reports the Mirror.

Behind the lens is celebrated documentarian Laura Poitras, who claimed an Academy Award for her 2014 work, Citizenfour.

Hersh himself guides this compelling exploration of his life’s work, revealing the reality behind some of his most significant exposés. The documentary focuses heavily on his probing coverage of the 1968 My Lai massacre, during which American troops murdered hundreds of Vietnamese civilians.

The journalist reflects on his discovery of the cover-up and discusses the personal toll of reporting on such a harrowing subject.

Since its debut, Cover-Up has garnered an impressive 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating based on 41 critical reviews.

The Arts Desk awarded it a glowing five-star review, whilst cautioning prospective viewers.

They noted: “Anybody in the historical past of fashionable America wants to take a look at this documentary, though a strong abdomen could also be needed.”

Social media has been ablaze with praise for the ‘masterpiece’ documentary.

One user posted on X, formerly Twitter: “Please everybody watch this,” whilst another hailed it as the “most important film of the year.”

A third enthusiast declared: “The best documentary of the year, the pure masterpiece, absolute must see!!!” Another viewer added: “One of the best documentaries of the year, COVER-UP, is now streaming on @netflix!”

However, some viewers identified a minor shortcoming with the film. One remarked: “It was good but needed to be an hour longer lol.”

Cover-Up is streaming now on Netflix.