Movie review: ‘Civil War’ is a poignant reminder of journalism’s vital role

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Movie review: ‘Civil War’ is a poignant reminder of journalism’s vital role

“We record so other people ask. Wanna be a journalist? That’s the job.” Veteran photojournalist Lee Smith (Kirsten Dunst) sees the hanging bodies as a teaching moment for rattled newbie Jessie (Cailee Spaeny). She’s crying, trying to understand the horrors she has seen. But if you pause to ask questions, you miss the shot. Director Alex Garland’s “Civil War” is a reminder of just how vital the journalist’s role is in showing people what’s going …