The Independent

"Follow the lies. Find the truth."

2022 1h 48m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 148

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Synopsis

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It's the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history. America is poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candidate. Reporting history as it's made, an idealistic young journalist teams up with her idol, legendary journalist Nick Booker, to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands.

“Follow the lies. Find the truth.”

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Cast

Jodie Turner-Smith
Elisha "Eli" James
Brian Cox
Nick Booker
Ali Marsh
Sharon Romney
Luke Kirby
Lucas Nicoll
John Cena
Nate Sterling
Ann Dowd
Patricia Turnball
Margaret Odette
Jennifer Cooke
Alysia Reiner
Kathy Gibbs

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Amy Rice
Writers: Evan Parter
Languages: English, Portuguese
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Portuguese.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Amy Rice, shot by David Johnson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jessica Rose Weiss. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gershon Hinkson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jodie Turner-Smith and Brian Cox and Ali Marsh carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Follow the lies. Find the truth.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3416670 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Amy Rice directs. David Johnson behind the camera. Jessica Rose Weiss scores. Gershon Hinkson cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Portuguese.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Portuguese.
3Directed by Amy Rice, shot by David Johnson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jessica Rose Weiss. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Gershon Hinkson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jodie Turner-Smith and Brian Cox and Ali Marsh carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Follow the lies. Find the truth.".
8IMDB entry: tt3416670 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 10 different titles around the world.