The Whistleblower
Inspired by actual events, this "ripped-from-the-headlines" thriller features Kathy Bolkovac (Rachel Weisz) as a Nebraskan police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations of helping to rebuild a devastated country are dashed when she uncovers a dangerous reality of corruption, cover-up, and intrigue amid a world of private contractors and multinational diplomatic doubletalk.
Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival. Winner of "Best Narrative Feature" at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
"It's a thriller sobering enough in its graphic portrayal of forced violence against women that it would be tough to watch if not for the controlled fury Weisz brings to her performance as a down-to-earth avenging angel." Bob Mondello, NPR
Running Time
112 mins
Year
2010
Rating
R
Kanopy ID
1560302
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Comments (8)
A powerful revelation, realization of what human beings do to one another.
Unbelievable.
Good movie to watch, but not for everyone. it is disturbing.
No surprise on this...our gov't @ work!!!
Powerful movie. The acting was superb.
Heartbreaking
Horrible that this is still happening. She was unbelievably wonderful and courageous. I don't watch many films and this is the first one I've watched to the end in years. Something must be done about this human trafficking.
i have never forgotten this film and recommend it to all.. corruption and murder involve the so called good guys alot. rachel weisz is great
Rachel Weisz gives and excellent portrayal of a private contractor employee, who uncovers a sex-trafficking ring in Bosnia in 1999.
The story is based on horrible crimes committed by employees of the British price security contractor Dyncorp. Nobody was ever prosecuted and Dyncorp ...Read more
Rachel Weisz gives and excellent portrayal of a private contractor employee, who uncovers a sex-trafficking ring in Bosnia in 1999.
The story is based on horrible crimes committed by employees of the British price security contractor Dyncorp. Nobody was ever prosecuted and Dyncorp continues to receive lucrative contracts from the US.
Read lessI liked the film. But the knowledge that humans do this disgusts me.