... of history, has some fiction mixed in with fact, a documentary style was maintained throughout filming to "establish a strong sense of realism" (Toplin, 187). Symbolism is utilized throughout the film in order to convey a sense of the importance of journalism and the magnitude of the obstacles faced by Bernstein and Woodward. For example, in the opening scene, the camera focuses upon a typewriter ... of Congress, symbolizes to the viewer the sort of "needle in a haystack" task they are attempting to complete (Toplin, 188). Also, the use of light and dark is implemented in order to sway ...

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... it was a male. The victim's body was a crime scene in itself. The bullet's fragments were "scattered inside his torso like tiny pieces of confetti" says a nurse (The Washington Post). In order for a proper investigation, the bullets needed to be identified. "All cases involving firearm identification start with identifying intentional designs that would be common to a particular group of weapons, such as ... ...

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