Katharine Graham is the first female publisher of a major American newspaper -- The Washington Post. With help from editor Ben Bradlee, Graham races to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spans three decades and four U.S. presidents. Together, they must overcome their differences as they risk their careers -- and very freedom -- to help bring long-buried truths to light. Initial release: 22 December 2017 (USA) Director: Steven Spielberg Music director: John Williams Distributed by: 20th Century Fox Production companies: Amblin Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, Amblin Partners Screenplay: Josh Singer, Elizabeth Hannah