Watching these films and writings mentioned offers a different perspective into the world of journalism. All the President's Men and Spotlight depict real-life investigative journalism, showing the tedious yet rewarding process of uncovering scandals while going through specific challenges only a reporter can face. These films highlight character traits including persistence, honesty, and public accountability. Books like A Very Short Introduction to Journalism provide an overview into journalism and reporting, going into depth of the evolution and moral foundation of journalists. To quote All the President's Men, “once you've tasted real investigative journalism, you can't go back. It's like a drug. People's lives got screwed up and they started to question everything they thought was true.”
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