Variety & Rolling Stone’s Truth Seekers Summit, presented by Paramount+, is dedicated to honoring those who prioritize the discovery of the truth. Curated by the editors of Variety and Rolling Stone, this year’s annual summit featured a distinguished lineup of documentary filmmakers, political journalists, and general advocates for justice. The event featured thought-provoking discussions and insights from renowned figures such as acclaimed documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney, comedian and host Amber Ruffin, the tireless crusaders behind the series “Unsolved Mysteries,” and many more.

Key moments included a panel of political correspondents and anchors including Abby Phillip, Yamiche Alcindor, Katy Tur, Tony Dokoupil and Geoff Bennett, who discussed the realities and hypocrisies of covering former President Donald Trump. CBS News President Susan Zirinsky also joined the conference to discuss the documentary “We Will Dance Again.” The event concluded with the presentation of the Truth Seekers Award to journalist E. Jean Carroll.

Below is a summary of the conversations during the Truth Seekers Summit.

Five of the film industry’s most important documentary filmmakers gathered to discuss where the medium is at and where it’s going. Alex Stapleton (“God Save Texas,” “How Music Got Free”); Rahman Ali Bugg (“Exposing Parchman,” “Welcome to Rap City”); Fisher Stevens (“Beckham”); Adam Bhala Lough (“Telemarketers”); and Lana Wilson (“Look Into My Eyes”) spoke on a panel moderated by Variety chief correspondent Daniel D’Addario.