Steven Spielberg is indeed a maestro in the film industry. His creations like ‘Jaws,’ ‘Jurassic Park,’ and ‘Schindler’s List’ are crowd pleasers. He outdid himself yet again with the 2017 political thriller, ‘The Post’.
Racing Against Time to Tell an Important Tale
‘The Post’ tells the daring story of Katharine Graham and Ben Bradlee. These journalists risked it all to publish the Pentagon Papers. These were secret documents showing the US government’s hidden secrets about the Vietnam War. Despite the dangers, they stuck to their guns.
Spielberg felt a strong pull towards the script of ‘The Post’. It landed in his hands in 2017, at a time when a political whirlwind was in full swing, with Donald Trump’s first presidential race. He felt this story had to go to the big screen pronto.
Sharing his views, Spielberg comments, “The current administration was busy attacking the press and calling the truth fake news if it went against their views. The ‘alternative facts’ hashtag really riled me up, because I believe in the power of the truth.”
Taking up the challenge, Spielberg started shooting on 30 May 2017. Within a short span of seven months, the film was ready. This was a huge feat, but nothing is impossible for Spielberg when it comes to telling a relevant story.
Relaxation, Not Stress on the Set
You may think a tight filming schedule would make for a tense set, but not with ‘The Post’. Carrie Coon, who played Meg Greenfield, said there was no mad rush during the shooting. The only crunch period was during preparations due to limited time for research and getting into characters.
Spielberg was quick to act because he believed the story needed to be told ASAP. He often says a “motivational purpose” is necessary for filmmaking. The tale of ‘The Post’ was immediate in nature, not one to be put off.
Our film industry benefits from brave souls like Spielberg, who aren’t afraid of taking risks to ensure truth-filled stories reach us.
Closing Thoughts
Making ‘The Post’ proves Spielberg’s commitment to storytelling without delay. His ability to respond to the environment, create a chill but intense atmosphere on-set, and speedily put together an awesome picture is a testament to his storytelling genius. Regardless of restrictions, he artfully designed an impactful story about truth’s power, making ‘The Post’ an unforgettable part of his spectacular portfolio.
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