Can you keep a national secret?
A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA’s role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.
MPAA: Rated R for language and drug content
Principal Cast: Jeremy Renner, Robert Patrick, Jena Sims
Director: Michael Cuesta
Gary Webb is awarded for exposing the CIA for allowing drugs to be sold in America.
Themes: Journalism, Cover-up, Exposed, Media, Drugs, Truth, Accusation, Scandal, Backlash
3:00
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Gary's ability to prove his sources for a controversial article is questioned.
Themes: Journalism, Media, Truth, Accusation, Ethics, Proof, Evidence, Honesty, Integrity
3:21
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Upon receiving a professional award, Gary gives a speech about journalistic integrity.
Themes: Journalism, Media, Truth, Accusation, Ethics, Integrity, Passion, Excellence, Award
2:57
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The government admits that they were, in fact, complicit in the selling of drugs.
Themes: Journalism, Cover-up, Exposed, Media, Drugs, Truth, Accusation, Politics, Proof
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