Nothing But the Truth (2008)

When reporter Rachel Armstrong writes a story that reveals the identity of a covert CIA operative, the government demands that Rachel reveal her source. She defies the special prosecutor and is thrown in jail. Meanwhile, her attorney, Albert Burnside argues her case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Genres: Drama, Thriller

What to watch after Nothing But the Truth

• The Contender (2000) — Same feel: serious, dramatic
• Truth (2015) — Same feel: serious, dramatic
• Absence of Malice (1981) — Same feel: serious, dramatic
• The Report (2019) — Same subject: central intelligence agency (cia)
• What Doesn't Kill You (2008)
• The Whistleblower (2010)