The Report (2019), directed by Scott Z. Burns, is a tense political drama based on true events. The film follows Daniel J. Jones, played by Adam Driver, a Senate staffer tasked with investigating the CIA’s use of torture in the aftermath of 9/11. As Jones digs deeper, he uncovers shocking evidence of the CIA’s brutal interrogation techniques and the agency’s efforts to cover them up. His exhaustive research leads to the creation of a 6,700-page report detailing the widespread use of torture and its ineffectiveness. The film delves into themes of government accountability, moral integrity, and the battle between truth and power, highlighting the personal and political challenges faced by those who seek to expose the truth in the face of significant opposition.
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