![]() ![]() ![]() I found it to be utterly heartbreaking, yet rather relatable. We see Gary Webb slowly degrade as the investigation takes its toll on him, he gradually becomes a broken man so transfixed on this job that he risks losing everything else. But the biggest detriment, is to yourself. Investigating a story with this much classification and secrecy results in the possibility of endangering both your career and family. Yes, the film is about the CIA's involvement in Nicaragua, but beneath this is an individual who only desires to report the truth. So, nearly a decade later, it's time to explore this intriguing story and fortunately this film is absolutely compelling. Never heard about it? Me neither, and in fact when the full report was published it was pushed aside by a scandal involving Bill Clinton. Gary Webb, a journalist for a smallish news agency, stumbles upon a story which proves the CIA used cocaine profits from Central American drug smugglers to fund the Contra rebels. ![]() Kill The Messenger is an intelligent investigative drama that will have you hooked from the start. ![]()
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