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The Independent

The Independent

Thriller · Mystery · Crime · 2022

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.

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The Independent

“Follow the lies. Find the truth.”

2022 Thriller · Mystery · Crime 1h 48m

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6.5 / 10

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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.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Amy Rice

Written by

Evan Parter

Jodie Turner-Smith

Jodie Turner-Smith

Elisha "Eli" James

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Nick Booker

Ali Marsh

Ali Marsh

Sharon Romney

Luke Kirby

Luke Kirby

Lucas Nicoll

John Cena

John Cena

Nate Sterling

Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

Patricia Turnball

Margaret Odette

Margaret Odette

Jennifer Cooke

Court is in session

Put The Independent on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.