Plot:
Gary Webb (Renner) a journalist who writes for a small city newspaper is a crusader for justice when it comes to his stories no matter what the risk. When he encounters a strange woman who hands him detail information regarding the biggest drug trafficking ring to enter the states, he has no idea how big and dangerous this story will become. It will take him to the Colombian jungles to meet with drug lords that made arm deals with the CIA so that they can get their drugs on the urban streets of some of the United States' major cities.
Reel Talk:
This film is based on the true events of journalist Gary Webb who risked his family, his career and eventually his life to get this story out. Jeremy Renner puts in a riveting performance as the brave but conflicted reporter, definitely worthy of an Oscar nod. This is not a movie with all the flash and dash special effects but rather the grit of telling the truth behind one of the biggest drug conspiracies ever. You will have to appreciate conspiracy theories to appreciate this movie. But this is one to catch.
Starring: Jeremy Renner, Rosemarie DeWitt, Andy Garcia, Michael Keneth Williams, Barry Pepper and Oliver Platt
Directed by: Michael Cuesta
Rated: R
I give it 4 corn dogs.
By: The Reel Hustler
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