Dramatic Films Exposing Corruption

Description: A classic film that chronicles the investigation by Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein into the Watergate scandal, leading to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.

Fact: The film was shot in the actual Washington Post newsroom, and many scenes were filmed at night to avoid disrupting the newspaper's daily operations.

Description: This film delves into the true story of Jeffrey Wigand, a tobacco industry insider who becomes a whistleblower against the tobacco giants, risking everything to reveal the truth about the health risks of smoking.

Fact: Al Pacino and Russell Crowe both received Academy Award nominations for their roles in this film.

Description: Julia Roberts stars as Erin Brockovich, a legal assistant who single-handedly builds a case against Pacific Gas & Electric Company for contaminating a town's water supply.

Fact: Julia Roberts won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role.

Description: Based on John le Carré's novel, this film follows a British diplomat who investigates his wife's murder, uncovering a pharmaceutical company's unethical drug trials in Africa.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Kenya, providing an authentic backdrop to the story.

Description: Based on true events, this film follows Kathryn Bolkovac, a Nebraska police officer who uncovers a sex trafficking scandal involving the United Nations in post-war Bosnia.

Fact: Rachel Weisz, who plays Bolkovac, was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance.

Description: This film explains the complex financial instruments that led to the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on a few investors who bet against the housing market and exposed the corruption within the banking system.

Fact: The film uses celebrity cameos to explain financial jargon, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Description: This Oscar-winning film follows the Boston Globe's "Spotlight" team as they uncover the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, showcasing the power of investigative journalism.

Fact: The film was shot in the actual offices of the Boston Globe, and many of the actors met with the real-life journalists they portrayed.

Description: Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film recounts the Washington Post's decision to publish the Pentagon Papers, exposing government secrets about the Vietnam War, highlighting the importance of press freedom.

Fact: Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, who play Katharine Graham and Ben Bradlee respectively, both received Golden Globe nominations for their performances.

Description: This film examines the lives of three men who are laid off from their high-powered jobs due to corporate downsizing, revealing the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by executives in the corporate world.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life experiences of writer and director John Wells during the economic downturn.

Description: This film centers on Daniel J. Jones, a Senate staffer who led an investigation into the CIA's use of torture after 9/11, revealing shocking details about the program's ineffectiveness and brutality.

Fact: The film was praised for its accuracy in depicting the real events and the Senate's investigation.