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There are some great movies about investigative reporting and a lot of them are relatively recent. When you’re scrolling through your DIRECT TV channels this weekend keep an eye out for one of these great investigator films. All the President-s Men: It’s perhaps the best known investigative journalism movie on record and it surrounds one of the biggest stories of the century. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the people behind the Watergate scandal, look here. The Insider: Made in 1999, this film documents a harrowed 60 Minutes reporter tries to get behind the scenes with the tobacco industry. It’s interesting and mostly a true story and it will open your eyes as to what a difficult profession investigative journalism really is. Libby, Montana: It’s a documentary and it focuses on the people reporting on a crisis in Montana when nearly an entire town faces asbestos contamination. It’s hard hitting and at times hard to watch but it’s an important piece that’s raw for good reason. Watch if you’re interested in going into the industry.