‘The Post’ Stars On The Importance of Strong Female Roles

In theaters now, the film currently holds a strong 88% “fresh” score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Post actresses Sarah Paulson and Carrie Coon share with Dave Morales the importance of having strong female roles in Hollywood movies. The duo also discuss what it was like to work alongside award-winning director and producer Steven Spielberg.

The film’s synopsis:

Katharine Graham is the first female publisher of a major American newspaper — The Washington Post. With help from editor Ben Bradlee, Graham races to catch up with The New York Times to expose a massive cover-up of government secrets that spans three decades and four U.S. presidents. Together, they must overcome their differences as they risk their careers — and very freedom — to help bring long-buried truths to light.

The Post hit theaters January 12th. For more from Paulson and Coon, check out the full interview below!