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Becoming Katharine Graham,

Life Stories’ Documentary on The Washington Post’s Groundbreaking Publisher, Premieres on

Amazon Prime Video

Becoming Katharine Graham is now available to view on Amazon Prime!

This film is a profile of one of the most influential individuals in modern American journalism, Katharine Graham, and how her principled leadership of The Washington Post shaped history.



Becoming Katharine Graham highlights pivotal events of the 1970s that occurred under Kay’s leadership — the Pentagon Papers, the Watergate scandal, and a violent pressmen’s strike — as well as treatment she endured as one of the first female leaders in corporate America. Her story is sure to inspire the next generation of leaders and journalists.

The New York Times selected Becoming Katharine Graham as a NYT Critic’s Pick in their review.


See the full film exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Stream the Film Here

CBS News Sunday Morning

Becoming Katharine Graham was featured on CBS News Sunday Morning. CBS News' Senior Correspondent Norah O'Donnell spoke with one of Katharine Graham's closest friends, investor Warren Buffett.

Watch Here

Becoming Katharine Graham Education Initiative

In the coming months, Life Stories Learning will launch an education and impact campaign 'The Right To Know and The Right To Print,' bringing the documentary, full interviews, and resources to schools, universities, and professional organizations. Content will focus on the First Amendment, Katharine Graham's legacy, the role of a free press, promoting diverse voices, and challenges facing journalists. All resources will be free and accessible on the Life Stories website. 


Don't Miss! Join Co-Producer Emma Sassoon and Director of Education Fran Sterling Monday, March 10 at 5pm ET during National Civics Learning Week for a conversation on Becoming Katharine Graham and its relevance todayRegister here!

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