Mary Mapes and Dan Rather are portrayed in the movie "Truth" by Cate Blachett and Robert Redford

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Mary Mapes and Dan Rather are portrayed in the movie “Truth” by Cate Blachett and Robert Redford

By Ludwig Paige

July 09, 2017

The movie “Truth” is based on the book Truth and Duty: The Press, the President, and the Privilege of Power by journalist Mary Mapes. The book and the movie is related to a episode of the show 60 Minutes. The episode discussed President George W. Bush’s days in the military.