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2022 Movie United States Mystery, Thriller, Crime 105 min FSK 12
By: Amy Rice With: Imani Love, John Cena, Kecia Lewis, Stephen Lang, George Aloi

A young journalist discovers a conspiracy involving a U.S. Presidential candidate that could change the election and the fate of the country.

Filmium rating
56%

Mood

Political
Thrilling
Timely

Cast & Crew

Amy Rice
Evan Parter
Imani Love
Michael Gandolfini
Lily Yin
Alysia Reiner
George Aloi
Zane Pais
Jodie Turner-Smith
Margaret Odette
Luke Kirby
Brian Cox
Ann Dowd
John Cena
Kecia Lewis
Julianne Arrieta
Ali Marsh
Victor Slezak
Timothy Busfield
Andrew Richardson
Stephen Lang

Budget

Mid-Budget
Streaming Release
Studio-Backed

Cinematic Technique

Documentary-Style
Handheld
Newsroom Aesthetic

Narrative Structure

Conspiracy Unraveling
Linear
Political Thriller

Pace

Climactic
Fast-Paced
Urgent

Runtime

Compact
Shorter Runtime
Tight Editing

Soundtrack

Ambient Score
Political Tension Music
Subtle

Style

Cinematic
Contemporary
Realistic

Time-Period

2020S
Contemporary
Modern Politics

Central Conflict

Corruption
Election Interference
Truth Vs. Deception

Characters

Journalist
Political Candidate
Reporter

Ending

Journalistic Integrity
New Beginning
Truth Revealed

Historical Context

2020S Politics
Contemporary Election
Media Influence

Key Plot Points

Candidate Scandal
Conspiracy Uncovering
Investigation

Plot

Election Campaign
Journalism Investigation
Political Conspiracy

Setting

Newsroom
Political Environment
Washington D.C.

Shooting Location

New York City
Political Hubs
Urban Setting

Theme

Media Responsibility
Political Corruption
Truth And Justice

Genre

Conspiracy
Drama
Political Thriller

Audiences

Adults
News Followers
Political Enthusiasts

Titles

The Independent

Reception

Critic Praise For Script
Mixed Reviews
Timely Themes

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2022
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