The Report is a political drama film directed and written by Scott Z. Burns. The movie is based on a true story and follows the lead investigator, Daniel Jones, as he uncovers the horrid details of the CIA's post-9/11 Detention and Interrogation Program.
Jones' investigation into the CIA's controversial program was commissioned by Senator Dianne Feinstein, played by Annette Bening. Jones spent years combing through classified documents and interrogating CIA officials, including the former director, George Tenet, played by Ted Levine.
As Jones delves deeper into the program, he discovers that the CIA had engaged in brutal and immoral methods of interrogation, including waterboarding, sleep deprivation, and solitary confinement. Jones becomes more determined to make the truth public, even as he faces opposition from the CIA, the White House, and his own colleagues.
The film features outstanding performances from Adam Driver as Daniel Jones, as well as a supporting cast that includes Jon Hamm, Jennifer Morrison, and Maura Tierney. The film received critical acclaim for its meticulous attention to detail and its powerful portrayal of a man driven by his ideals to bring the truth to light.
Overall, The Report is a gripping and informative film that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history, and the man who fought to expose the truth.
