The Whistleblower

112 minutes

Inspired by actual events, Kathy Bolkovac (Academy Award® winner Rachel Weisz) is a Nebraskan police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations of helping to rebuild a devastated country are dashed when she uncovers a dangerous reality of corruption, cover-up and intrigue amid a world of private contractors and multinational diplomatic doubletalk. Directed by first time filmmaker Larysa Kondracki, the film also stars Academy Award® winner Vanessa Redgrave, Monica Bellucci and Academy Award® nominee David Strathairn.

92% on the CINEMETER

91% - Apr 17, 2011

Astonishing! I am without words to describe the shame I feel to be a part of this farce called peacekeeping in our name. Can any war be conducted ethically?
Washington, DC Member

Best movie I've seen at the Cinema Club. I LIKE movies that make me think, and as someone here said this is reality!
Washington, DC Member

A very powerful film, I'm glad it was made, and that I saw it-- but boy was it hard to watch! It was great to see a woman in the role as the rescuer and authority figure as contrasted to the women victims so often portrayed in film.
Washington, DC Member

97% - May 8, 2011

I've been a member of Cinema Club for years and this is the best film, by far, that I 've ever seen.
San Francisco Member

Gripping and shocking in the breadth of the conspiracy; narrative tension excellent. Really well done.
San Francisco Member

What a powerful film! It inspries me to get involved in human rights organizations. How approptiate to highlight this trafficing of dughters on Mother's Day!
San Francisco Member

90% - Apr 10, 2011

I am very impressed and moved by this movie. Apart from the excellent acting, script, camerawork, lighting, etc., this is a story that needs to be told. Unfortunately human trafficking is going on everywhere, and anything that can bring attention to this is an important action that needs to be recognized.
Greater New Haven Member

This film relies on some conventional storytelling that feels a bit too predictable at times, but I absolutely did not care that it wasn't high art: the story is so important that if the way the film is told gets people to see it, that's just terrific. Loved the intensity and strength emanating from Vanessa Redgrave. Hope lots of people see this movie.
Greater New Haven Member

Stunning, shocking but well worth the trip.
Greater New Haven Member

MIL

90% - Apr 3, 2011

Very intense and mind-blowing informative. This film is a forceful call to act against human trafficking.
Milwaukee Member

Powerful political cinema. Everyone should see this film!
Milwaukee Member

Very well acted. A great film but it needs to add at the end how we can help to stop human trafficking!
Milwaukee Member

BOS

93% - May 1, 2011

I found the film very painful to see but very important for all to know. Horrifying story told graphically. Powerful.
Boston Member

Gripping, powerful, though clearly difficult to watch. An excellent portrayal of a horrifying situation.
Boston Member

A very important Film! Fabulous! Gripping! So discouraging that these atrocities exist and seem to be increasing. Where did our moral code go?
Boston Member

ATL

93% - Apr 17, 2011

A very powerful film about a hideous crime that needs to be aggressively prosecuted. But God! I feel like I need a bath afterwards.
Atlanta Member

Another great performance by Rachel Weisz.
Atlanta Member

Now I have to read the book√¢‚Ç¨¬¶and eat a lot of chocolate.
Atlanta Member

IDP/Samuel Goldwyn Films