James Vanderbilt’s directorial debut is “Truth,” based on former CBS News producer Mary Mapes’ memoir of her last days at CBS. “Truth” chronicles the scandal that forced the resignation of longtime anchor Dan Rather, and the firing of Mapes. For those who may have forgotten, on “60 Minutes” Dan Rather ran a story presenting evidence that then-President George W. Bush had not only used his family connections to serve in the Texas Air National Guard rather than in combat in Vietnam, but that he had failed to meet even the minimum performance requirements during his guard service. In fact, he didn’t even show up for duty for over a year. CBS had located documents showing that Bush was given preferential treatment, which was the basis for the “60 Minutes” story.
Andy's Take: Truth
Andy's Take: Truth
Andy's Take: Truth
James Vanderbilt’s directorial debut is “Truth,” based on former CBS News producer Mary Mapes’ memoir of her last days at CBS. “Truth” chronicles the scandal that forced the resignation of longtime anchor Dan Rather, and the firing of Mapes. For those who may have forgotten, on “60 Minutes” Dan Rather ran a story presenting evidence that then-President George W. Bush had not only used his family connections to serve in the Texas Air National Guard rather than in combat in Vietnam, but that he had failed to meet even the minimum performance requirements during his guard service. In fact, he didn’t even show up for duty for over a year. CBS had located documents showing that Bush was given preferential treatment, which was the basis for the “60 Minutes” story.