How is gender equality discussed in The Washington Post?

How is gender equality discussed in The Washington Post? After the industry premiere in New York, Spielberg told the standing audience that history repeats itself eerily. This film, which tells the story of the "Pentagon Papers" incident and the first female publisher in mainstream American journalism, is always reminiscent of the absurdity of current American politics and the difficulties of women in the workplace. At the end of the film, a frustrated Nixon on the phone banned reporters from the Washington Post from entering the White House again. This had to remind the audience of the scene at the beginning of the year when Trump banned reporters from the New York Times and other media from participating in the White House press conference. At the end of the film, the camera turns, hinting at the beginning of the Watergate scandal and the fall of the Nixon administration. So, is the press freedom battle awaiting the current government also quietly underway?

"The Washington Post" revolves around Kay Graham, who took over the Post after the death of her husband and wanted to develop it into a newspaper with national influence. From the beginning of the film, we are strongly aware of her difficulty in mediating between her all-male colleagues, investors and the board of directors. The leakage of confidential Pentagon documents is a historical opportunity and a challenge for her. At the climax of the film, Kelly, played by Meryl Streep, defies all opinions and says to a room of anxious men, "That's it, okay, now I'm going to bed." At that moment, the theater was filled with cheers and applause, but who knew if she had a sleepless night in real life? Just like Ben Bradley's wife played by Tom Hanks in the film said, the success or failure of this matter depends more on Kai. However, most people have not or are unwilling to realize this. Presumably, this lady also wanted her husband to stop and say thank you for your hard work to yourself who was silently making sandwiches for his colleagues while he was working hard for his personal and national future.

The significance of the film to press freedom and gender equality is self-evident, but what moved me even more was the in-depth display of the details of newspaper production in the traditional printing era. The most impressive scene is the editor played by Bob Odenkirk writing quietly at his desk, terrified and ignorant of the future of himself and the newspaper. At this moment, with Kai's order, printing started. No lines needed, the trembling building clearly told him that history was being changed. In addition, every character in the film, no matter how small, has his or her own shining moment. A few words outline a full and convincing character, such as the woman who was late but secretly cheered Kai up in the Supreme Court. staff. In the end, Kai looked at her with a worried look, but also with contemplation and determination. Who gave whom hope and courage?

Telling two episodes, the Post became famous after this incident, and soon moved to a more stylish office building. In the early stages of production, Spielberg always felt that the atmosphere of the environment and the tone of the story were not right, so someone told him that at the time this incident occurred, the Post was still operating in the old office building. Then, through clues in old photos, the existing scenery in the film was restored. The second episode was after the screening. It was actually the first time that two movie stars, Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, watched the entire film with us audiences after finishing filming. When asked how they grasped the roles, according to According to some interviews and biographies, Hanks said that it should be Ben's love for Kay. He believed that Ben was in love with Kay. After hearing this, Meryl paused and said, in fact, she felt it was more about respect. Their relationship was not based on any other feelings. How men and women get along in the workplace is a matter of the moment. Very important topic, especially when a woman is the boss.

When I mention these two points, I hope that the domestic production of historical films can put more effort into the early research and investigation stages. I also want to encourage actors, production teams, and audiences to express their different perspectives. Artistic understanding and thinking. While watching the movie, I felt so excited that I could burst into tears at any moment. Press freedom, women’s status in the workplace and at home are all topics that are familiar to Chinese audiences. American viewers may think of Trump and the Russia scandal, Harvey Weinstein and sexual harassment, and what we think of may be red-headed documents asking to stop reporting on the Ctrip Parent-child Park incident, or a professor threatening women on social networks. Suitable for scientific research. The United States needs films like "The Washington Post" to bring satire and reflection on political reality and gender reality, but in a sense, we may need it more. Although history repeats itself, I hope the truth remains true.

These are personal opinions.