A reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA's role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.

Directed by

Michael Cuesta

Written by

Peter Landesman

Genres

Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, History

Released

October 9, 2014

Runtime

1h 52m

Status

Released

Language

English

Countries

United States of America

Studios

The Combine, Focus Features, Sierra/Affinity, Bluegrass Films

Budget

$5,000,000

Box office

$5,200,000