In 2003, as politicians in Britain and the US angle to invade Iraq, GCHQ translator Katharine Gun leaks a classified e-mail that urges spying on members of the UN Security Council to force through the resolution to go to war. Charged with breaking the Official Secrets Act, and facing imprisonment, Katharine and her lawyers set out to defend her actions. With her life, liberty and marriage threatened, she must stand up for what she believes in…
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Directed By: Gavin Hood
Actors:
Matthew Goode
Keira Knightley
Ralph Fiennes
Matt Smith
Fantastic flick, thanks.
Having closely followed the horrifying run-up to the 2003 Iraq war, I cannot believe I was never aware of this British side of the story.
The brave Ms. Gun won … yet almost 20 years later here we are.
The global tragedy and denouement continues to play out.
Always to know that the people fighting for facts are out there and they make a huge difference. Imagine if more of the people in the mix had raised their hand. Shows you what is possible. So glad you enjoyed it.
Looks like a good movie to catch. Another movie I would really recommend is Richard Jewell by Clint Eastwood. You ready to fight back?
Eager to see that one. Sounds good.