I am in the middle of watching Clint Eastwood's latest epic film. The film is impressive, the cast, costumes, dialogue, storyline, and interpretation of a very complex man so far is very interesting.
For all the study of this period of history, Hoover has never been a central character in my research. As with all historical films, this one should inspire further inquiry. At this time I can neither confirm nor deny any of the personal details of his life. The personal lives of historical figures are usually less important than their public ones to professional historians. Except when it comes to analyzing motivations. Hoover was the man with the secrets, his own and the secrets of a great deal of important Americans.
Definitely a portrait of what intolerance, secrecy, and power can do.
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