Nothing But the Truth (1:47) 2008

For some strange reason which I can't figure out, Nothing But the Truth went straight to DVD. That is too bad because it was a very good movie, better than many that I have seen on the big screen. The film is fiction but is based on real events. Kate Beckinsale portrays a Washington, D.C. reporter who writes a story thats outs a CIA operative. This does not sit well with the Federal government and a special prosecutor (Matt Dillon)  puts pressure on her to reveal her source. Rachel, backed by her newspaper and legal team (Noah Wyle and Alan Alda), refuses to reveal her source stating she is protected by the Freedom of the Press Amendment. The judge rules against her and she is sent to jail. This is a shock and an major adjustment for the Rachel. It is also a heartache for her as she is separated from her husband and her young son. Vera Farmiga is the outed CIA operative, Erica Van Doren, who is suspected as a possible leak. She also sacrifices greatly as her husband leaves her taking her young daughter with him. This movie is based on the Bush-Cheney outing of a CIA operative several years ago. Fair Game, starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn, was based on the actual events. I strongly recommend both of these films.  This movie calls to be seen by all political junkies.