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A true whistleblower story
The film is based on real events involving Katharine Gun, a British intelligence translator who leaked classified information about illegal spying operations leading up to the Iraq War.
Keira Knightley plays the central whistleblower
Keira Knightley portrays Katharine Gun, focusing on her internal moral conflict as she decides whether to expose the classified memo or stay silent.
Focus on government pressure and legal risk
A major part of the story follows Gun’s arrest and the legal consequences she faces under the Official Secrets Act, highlighting the personal cost of whistleblowing.
Based on investigative journalism and real documents
The film draws from real leaked NSA material and journalistic reporting that exposed attempts to influence UN Security Council votes.
Premiered at major international festivals
The film first screened at the Sundance Film Festival before reaching wider audiences, where it was praised for its grounded political storytelling.
