Movie
The Independent
Follow the lies. Find the truth.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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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Cast
Jodie Turner-SmithElisha "Eli" James
Brian CoxNick Booker
Ali MarshSharon Romney
Luke KirbyLucas Nicoll
John CenaNate Sterling
Ann DowdPatricia Turnball
Margaret OdetteJennifer Cooke
Alysia ReinerKathy GibbsCredits
- Directed by
- Amy Rice
- Written by
- Evan Parter
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Park Pictures FeaturesUnited States
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