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Silenced

2014Movie1 h 35 min

Documentary
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–89%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–89%

Summary

Three National Security whistleblowers fight to reveal the darkest corners of America's war on terror, challenging a government that is increasingly determined to maintain secrecy.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Fingerprint

  • Draws you into power games.
  • Holds up a mirror.
  • Feels like real life.
  • Keeps you on edge.

Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

The whole fingerprint· the print and its 12 scales

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