Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick at the premiere of “Frost/Nixon”

Kevin Bacon and wife Kyra Sedgwick at the premiere of “Frost/Nixon”.

 Frost/Nixon – courtesy of IMDb

For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frosts team harbored doubts about their boss ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted. Would Nixon evade questions of his role in one of the nations greatest disgraces? Or would Frost confound critics and bravely demand accountability from the man whod built a career out of stonewalling? Over the course of their encounter, each man would reveal his own insecurities, ego and reserves of dignityultimately setting aside posturing in a stunning display of unvarnished truth.