17 political movies that are factually on point

JFK (1991) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
JFK (1991) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

9. The Report (2019)

The Report (2019) | Image Source: Amazon Studios
The Report (2019) | Image Source: Amazon Studios

The investigative report addresses the CIA's torture during the War on Terror particularly with respect to the 6,700-page report of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Daniel Jones, the lead investigator portrayed by Adam Driver, uncovers nasty truths about the interrogation practices followed by the CIA after 9/11. The film is based on an actual report, focusing on the moral and political outcomes of the intelligence community's actions. It highlights the continuing controversy regarding accountability and transparency in government, rendering it both a historical account and a cautionary tale.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu