What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedShe Said
Maria Schrader · Film · 2022
If you loved She Said, start with Unbelievable (Susannah Grant, 2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to She Said across media.
If you loved She Said, you were likely drawn to the meticulous, persistent process of journalists uncovering systemic truths and institutional corruption.
Books on the same thread
All the President's Men
Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward · Book · 2014
Explores: Government corruption, Abuse of power, Institutional accountability.
Much like the investigative rigor in She Said, this cornerstone of journalism depicts the relentless pursuit of truth required to hold powerful figures accountable for their systemic abuses.
Say Nothing
Patrick Radden Keefe · Book
Explores: sectarian violence, radicalization, conspiracy.
Readers who appreciated the deep-dive investigative structure of She Said will find the same commitment to uncovering hidden narratives and historical truths within this thorough examination of conflict.
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story
Nikole Hannah-Jones, The New York Times Magazine · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with She Said: Social Justice.
This work shares the journalistic commitment seen in She Said, providing a critical, research-heavy re-examination of history to challenge and dismantle long-standing institutional narratives about systemic inequality.
Just Mercy
Bryan Stevenson · Book · 2015
Explores: systemic inequality, criminal justice reform, restorative justice.
The dedication to social justice and exposing legal failures in this memoir mirrors the moral urgency and investigative persistence that defined the reporting process shown in She Said.
Series on the same thread
The Morning Show
Jay Carson · Series · 2019
Shares 2 threads with She Said: Power Dynamics, MeToo Movement.
This series explores the complex power dynamics and media ethics within a newsroom, echoing the professional challenges and internal scrutiny faced by the journalists featured in She Said.
Unbelievable
Susannah Grant · Series · 2019
Explores: Sexual Assault Investigation, Victim Blaming, Systemic Injustice.
This series captures the same focus on supporting survivors and exposing systemic injustice that drove the central investigation in She Said, highlighting the vital role of dedicated investigative work.
Mrs. America
Dahvi Waller · Series · 2020
Explores: Second-wave feminism, Political activism, Culture wars.
Just as She Said documents the cultural shifts ignited by investigative reporting, this drama explores the pivotal political movements and power struggles that shaped the modern feminist landscape.
When They See Us
Ava DuVernay · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with She Said: Legal Drama.
This series mirrors the focus on systemic failure and the pursuit of justice found in She Said, emphasizing the human toll of institutional neglect and the need for accountability.
Podcasts on the same thread
Nice White Parents
Serial Productions & The New York Times · Podcast · 2022
Explores: systemic inequality, educational reform, privilege and power.
This podcast applies the same investigative lens used in She Said to examine how power and privilege influence public institutions, offering a deep look at systemic societal structures.
Infamous
Podcast
Shares a thread with She Said: power dynamics.
This podcast provides an intimate look at the reporters behind the headlines, reflecting the same dedication to holding power to account that defined the narrative of She Said.
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Common questions
Is She Said based on a true story?
Yes, She Said is a film that depicts the true story of New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor as they investigate and break the story that helped launch the #MeToo movement and exposed sexual assault in Hollywood.
What is the primary focus of the movie She Said?
The movie She Said focuses on the investigative work of reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor. The narrative centers on their efforts to break a significant story that shattered decades of silence regarding sexual assault within the Hollywood industry.
Did She Said help start the #MeToo movement?
Yes, the reporting conducted by Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, as portrayed in She Said, was instrumental in helping to launch the #MeToo movement by bringing critical allegations of sexual assault in Hollywood to the public attention.
Who directed the film She Said?
The film She Said was directed by Maria Schrader. The movie follows the true account of two New York Times journalists working to uncover a major story that changed the conversation surrounding sexual assault and the #MeToo movement.