Kill the Messenger
Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb. The film takes place in the mid-1990s, when Webb uncovered the CIA's past role in importing huge amounts of cocaine into the U.S. that was aggressively sold in ghettos across the country to raise money for the Nicaraguan Contras' rebel army. Despite enormous pressure not to, Webb chose to pursue the story and went public with his evidence, publishing the series "Dark Alliance". As a result he experienced a vicious smear campaign fueled by the CIA. At that point Webb found himself defending his integrity, his family, and his life.
- Metascore60
- 2014
- 1 Hr 52 Mins
- Documentary, Suspense, Drama
- R
Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb. The film takes place in the mid-1990s, when Webb uncovered the CIA's past role in importing huge amounts of cocaine into the U.S. that was aggressively sold in ghettos across the country to raise money for the Nicaraguan Contras' rebel army. Despite enormous pressure not to, Webb chose to pursue the story and went public with his evidence, publishing the series "Dark Alliance". As a result he experienced a vicious smear campaign fueled by the CIA. At that point Webb found himself defending his integrity, his family, and his life.
Kill The Messenger (International Trailer)
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Kill The Messenger
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Kill The Messenger: Freeway Ricky Ross
1:12
Kill The Messenger: I'm Not Finished With It
1:16
Kill The Messenger: Biggest Story
0:52
Kill The Messenger: I'm Writing The Story
1:10
Kill The Messenger: Crack In America (Featurette)
2:50
Kill The Messenger: An Eyewitness Account (Featurette)
2:15
Kill The Messenger: All Star Cast (Featurette)
2:31
Kill The Messenger: Hero Journalist (Featurette)
3:20