War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State 2013
Distributed by TDC Entertainment, 220 East 23rd St., Suite 405, New York, NY 10010
Produced by Robert Greenwald
Directed by Robert Greenwald
DVD, color, 66 min. + 153 min. extras
Sr. High - General Adult
Activism, Democracy, Ethics, Government, Justice, Politics
Date Entered: 11/26/2014
Reviewed by Margaret M. Reed, Riley-Hickingbotham Library, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AREven with the strides of legendary whistleblowers, informers today often pay a hefty price for the causes they champion.
War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State reveals the shocking truth behind public and private sector cover-ups and the ruin they bring to informants and their families. Four present-day whistleblowers and a notable cast of journalists share their horrific experiences. Some have achieved a measure of vindication, while others desperately seek some semblance of normalcy. The film’s sinister edge parallels their arduous journey.
Thought-provoking and timely, War on Whistleblowers raises important questions about our democracy and justice system. How can decision makers create an environment that encourages “speaking up”? What safeguards should individuals be guaranteed when they disclose government or corporate wrongdoing?
Recommended for academic and public libraries, War on Whistleblowers is also a valuable resource for ethics and government courses.