The 1972 botched break-in of the Democratic National Headquarters in the Watergate Office Complex led to the only resignation of an American president. “This is Watergate” documents the places where the scandal occurred. As a kid, I was captivated by the media coverage and especially, the film “All the President’s Men.” In chronicling Watergate, I imitated the qualities of images I remember from television and the theatre. Current events remind me of the legacies of the Watergate scandal: the corruptive force of power, the importance of investigative journalism, and the role of a whistleblower.
If we allow ourselves an anthem, this would be mine.
"Oh, the passenger
He rides and he rides
He sees things from under glass
He looks through his window's eye
He sees the things he knows are his
He sees the bright and hollow sky
He sees the city asleep at night
He sees the stars are out tonight
And all of it is yours and mine
And all of it is yours and mine
Oh, let's ride and ride and ride and ride"
Iggy Pop
