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IMDb rating 6.9
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Critic rating 6.8

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Critic Jesse Hassenger
rated 5

...an interesting approach to a fascinating story...

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Glenn Kenny
rated 8

That the filmmakers are able to pursue their theme to the extent that the truestory on which the film is based obliges them to somehow has to be credited toRenner. His performance is very good...

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Wiliam Goss
rated 6

Renner’s solid performance anchors a formidable ensemble in the type of well-intentioned docudrama...

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Critic Mike Mccahill
rated 8

...an intelligent, rigorously constructed biopic...

Read full review at The Guardian

Cast & Crew

Michael Cuesta
Director
Ray Liotta
As John Cullen
Andy García
As Norwin Meneses
Tim Blake Nelson
As Alan Fenster
Gil Bellows
As DEA Agent Miller
Rhoda Griffis
As Female Anchor
Oliver Platt
As Jerry Ceppos

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In the 1990s, journalist Gary Webb stumbled upon a shocking conspiracy involving the CIA and cocaine trafficking in California. As he delved deeper into the story, he uncovered a web of deceit that threatened to destroy his career and his life. Despite warnings from government agents and provocative reactions from powerful interests, Webb refused to back down from his pursuit of truth. But as he continued to expose the scandal, he found himself increasingly isolated and in danger. Was it all worth it? Based on a true story.

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