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The Independent

2022-11-02 · 108 min · ★ 6.5

Thriller · Mystery · Crime

It's the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history. America is poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candidate. Reporting history as it's made, an idealistic young journalist teams up with her idol, legendary journalist Nick Booker, to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands.

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Directors
Amy Rice
Production companies
Park Pictures Features, Revelations Entertainment, The Exchange, Anonymous Content
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jodie Turner-SmithJodie Turner-SmithElisha "Eli" James
Brian CoxBrian CoxNick Booker
Ali MarshAli MarshSharon Romney
Luke KirbyLuke KirbyLucas Nicoll
John CenaJohn CenaNate Sterling
Ann DowdAnn DowdPatricia Turnball
Margaret OdetteMargaret OdetteJennifer Cooke
Alysia ReinerAlysia ReinerKathy Gibbs
Victor SlezakVictor SlezakPresident Archer
Timothy BusfieldTimothy BusfieldTom Mayfield
Imani LoveImani LovePenny James
Stephen LangStephen LangGordon
George AloiJack Hampton
Julianne ArrietaJulianne ArrietaRachel Atkins
Michael GandolfiniMichael GandolfiniJustin
Kecia LewisKecia LewisLynn James
Zane PaisZane PaisMax Feingold
Andrew RichardsonAndrew RichardsonKevin Conrad
Lily YinLily YinReceptionist

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