Movies about journalists and journalism

This film, a remake of an English BBC series, is a fascinating thriller that unravels a plot of power linked to politics. Cal McAffrey, an experienced reporter, investigates the death of a young woman connected to a rising politician and his involvement in a controversial private military corporation. Together with his colleague Della Frye, he embarks on a race against time to uncover the truth and protect his sources. A film that maintains tension with its ambiguity, thanks to a stellar cast.

Sydney Schanberg is a New York Times journalist covering the civil war in Cambodia. Together with the local journalist Dith Pran, they cover some of the tragedy and madness of the war. When the American forces leave, Dith Pran sends his family with them, but stays behind himself to help Schanberg cover the event. As an American, Schanberg won't have any trouble leaving the country, but the situation is different for Pran; he's a local, and the Khmer Rouge are moving in.

Famed writer Truman Capote, southern born and bred but now part of the New York City social circle, is growing weary of his current assignment of writing autobiographical type pieces for the New Yorker. After reading a newspaper article about the just occurred November 14, 1959 cold blooded murders of the Clutter family in their rural Kansas home, Truman feels compelled to write about that event as his next article. So he and his personal assistant Nelle Harper Lee, also a southern born New Yorker and an aspiring writer of her own, head to Kansas to research the story first-hand. Truman hopes to use his celebrity status to gain access to whomever he needs, such as to Laura Kinney, a friend of the Clutter daughter she who discovered the bodies, and to Alvin Dewey, the lead police investigator and also a Clutter family friend. If his celebrity doesn't work, Truman will grease the wheels by whatever means necessary. When the police eventually charge suspects, two young men named Dick Hickcock and Perry Smith, Truman uses those same tactics to gain access to them. Truman's fascination with the story makes him believe that he can revolutionize writing by expanding the germ of the article into what he calls a non-fiction novel. His personal involvement also changes as he grows emotionally attached to Perry, the seemingly sensitive and thus probable submissive in the criminal pairing, thus Truman becoming part of the story itself. Article or non-fiction novel, Truman knows that he has to take it to its natural conclusion, something which he cannot force. But also missing are the details of the November 14, 1959 event itself, something that neither Dick or Perry have divulged even in testimony.

In the early 1950's, the threat of Communism created an air of paranoia in the United States and exploiting those fears was Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. However, CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow and his producer Fred W. Friendly decided to take a stand and challenge McCarthy and expose him for the fear monger he was. However, their actions took a great personal toll on both men, but they stood by their convictions and helped to bring down one of the most controversial senators in American history.

While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, a reporter, Kimberly Wells, witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant. Wells is determined to report the incident but soon finds herself entangled in a sinister conspiracy to keep the full impact of the incident a secret.

The real-life story of Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee, who risked everything to expose the mass surveillance programs conducted by the U.S. government, igniting a fierce debate about privacy and the limits of personal freedom. With an outstanding performance by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, this politically charged thriller invites you to contemplate the moral complexities of modern surveillance and the undisputed importance of fighting for the truth.

This absorbing film directed by Steven Spielberg is based on true events about the cover-up of secrets by various US governments. The film focuses on the role of the press, The New York Times and its competitor, The Washington Post: its editor and publisher, Katharine Graham and Ben Bradlee, take the decision to support the Times against attempts to restrict free speech. An intense dramatic portrait, with strong performances by Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks.

Join a team of unlikely heroes as they embark on a dangerous journey to track down a notorious serial killer terrorizing their region. Watch as a cartoonist, reporter, and law enforcement officer join forces to stop the elusive Zodiac killer in this thrilling true crime story. A masterpiece from director David Fincher about obsession and mystery.

This film tells the true story of fraudulent Washington, D.C. journalist Stephen Glass (Christensen), who rose to meteoric heights as a young writer in his 20s, becoming a staff writer at "The New Republic" for three years (1995-1998), where 27 of his 41 published stories were either partially or completely made up. Looking for a short cut to fame, Glass concocted sources, quotes and even entire stories, but his deception did not go unnoticed forever, and eventually, his world came crumbling down...

It delves into the intense story of a research chemist who becomes a target both personally and professionally when he decides to expose Big Tobacco on a 60 Minutes exposé. As he takes a courageous stand against a powerful industry, the film unfolds a gripping narrative of ethical dilemmas, corporate misconduct, and the challenges faced by individuals seeking to reveal the truth.

Amidst the backdrop of a priest committing abuse, a team of journalists takes on the formidable task of uncovering a harrowing truth within the Roman Catholic Church and an investigation about a deep scandal that will shock the world. Led by an exceptional cast featuring Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, and Rachel McAdams, if you enjoy heavy and investigative dramas, this is a movie you must watch!