Robert Redford’s Role in Political Cinema
Robert Redford shone as Bob Woodward in All The President’s Men, directed by Sydney Pollack and co-starring Dustin Hoffman. Known for his political engagement, Redford’s fascination with Watergate heavily influenced his preparation for this critical role.
Redford immersed himself in journalism at the Washington Post to master his role, spending three weeks studying reporters’ behaviors. Interestingly, before playing a part in dramatizing the fall of Nixon’s presidency, Redford encountered Nixon as a teenager and received an athletic award from him.