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Following the successful reopening of the Bellows Falls Opera House on Oct. 16, the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project (RAMP) will sponsor the 1976 classic political thriller, “All the President’s Men,” on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m.

Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman and Jason Robards star in the landmark film that chronicles how two young reporters at the Washington Post in June 1972, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, were assigned to follow a trail of intrigue that exposed a shocking political scandal. Ultimately, their investigative journalism (with the help of confidential informant Deep Throat) brought down the Nixon White House and forced the resignation of President Nixon in 1974.

That same year they co-wrote the book, All the President’s Men, which was made into the 1976 film. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, Golden Globe and BAFTA recognition, this timeless movie is a cautionary tale about corruption at the highest levels of government, reckless political power and the results of operating outside the law.

Forty years later, Woodward and Bernstein are still in the political limelight. Woodward has released two books in the last six months: “Fear: Trump in the White House” and “Rage.” Bernstein is a political commentator on news programs.

Tickets can be purchased for $6 at the Bellows Falls Opera House window facing the alley beginning at 1 p.m., cash or check only. Maximum capacity of 75 persons in the theatre. Directions regarding physical distancing requirements in the lobby and theatre will be provided to film-goers by Opera House staff. Physical distancing and masks required. For all the specific safety guidance, visit www.rockinghamvt.org/opera-house or contact the Bellows Falls Opera House at (802) 376-6480.

More information about the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project and its ongoing Art Raffle fundraiser can be found at www.ramp-vt.org.

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