Kill the Messenger
Based on the harrowing true story of journalist Gary Webb, *Kill the Messenger* is a relentlessly tense political thriller charting the devastating personal cost of uncovering a deeply buried government conspiracy. The film distinguishes itself not as a flashy exposé, but as a claustrophobic descent into paranoia and isolation as Webb, driven by journalistic integrity, faces systematic character assassination after exposing CIA involvement in funding Contra rebels through cocaine trafficking. Beyond the intricate details of the scandal, the narrative relentlessly focuses on the erosion of Webb’s life – his relationships fracturing under the pressure, the escalating threats, and the overwhelming sense of betrayal by the institutions he trusted. It’s a sobering portrayal of a man battling not just a powerful agency, but the creeping despair of having his truth systematically dismantled, offering a chilling look at the fragility of truth in the face of political maneuvering.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Michael Cuesta
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 2014-10-09
- Looptyd
- 112 min
- Gradering
- 6.6 / 10 (932)
