KILL THE MESSENGER
As Assistant Editor
Directed by Michael Cuesta
Written by Peter Landesman
Produced by Pamela Abdy, Naomi Despres, Jeremy Renner, Scott Stuber
Edited by Brian Kates
Journalist Gary Webb (Jeremy Renner) happens upon a story that not only leads to the origins of America's crack epidemic but also alleges that the CIA was well-aware of the dealers who were smuggling cocaine into the U.S. and using the profits to arm Nicaraguan rebels. Despite warnings to halt his investigation, Webb keeps digging and uncovers a conspiracy with explosive implications. As a result of his findings, Webb's career, family and life come under threat.