The Whistleblower
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When Nebraska cop Kathryn Bolkovac accepts a U.N. peacekeeper position in postwar Bosnia, she discovers a deadly sex trafficking ring. Risking her own life to save the lives of others, she uncovers an international conspiracy that is determined to stop her, no matter the cost. With masterful acting and
… More »When Nebraska cop Kathryn Bolkovac accepts a U.N. peacekeeper position in postwar Bosnia, she discovers a deadly sex trafficking ring. Risking her own life to save the lives of others, she uncovers an international conspiracy that is determined to stop her, no matter the cost. With masterful acting and a heart-racing plot, an acclaimed film inspired by actual events. Bonus features included.
« LessDVD; widescreen; Dolby 5.1.
English dialogue; Spanish subtitles.
Subtitles for the hearing impaired (SDH).
Originally released as a motion picture in 2011.
Interview with Kathy Bolkovac, the real Whistleblower.
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Add a CommentThe movie is very well done but it is very disturbing.
Good – The Whistleblower (2010) 112 min. The Whistleblower is one of those movies one feels had to be made in order to expose an evil that’s prevailing society – in this case “human trafficking”. Rachel Weisz plays the heroine in this film who takes an assignment in Bosnia as a peacekeeper that changes her life. The direction and pacing of the film carries us along in Weisz’ character’s shoes as she explores the underbelly of this disgusting “trade”. Some scenes are horrific, as expected, and you should be wary of this. The film is not supposed to entertain but to educate on the horrors out there and it does this quite well. The film was nominated for a 2012 Genie Award (i.e. Canada’s answer to the Oscars).
One of the best films that tackles the issue of human trafficking and sexploitation and the paradox of the United Nations and other governmental and non-governmental agencies complicity with organized crime. Rachel Weisz' role's heavy presence, lends the film a quite inept handling of the script and directorial perspective. The film almost translates itself into a documentary worthy of exposing the corruption of humanitarian and peace-keeping organizations.
Very good movie. It shows how vicious the wars we fight really are and what the horrifying human cost is. So much better than the Hollywood "Hurt Locker" or the recent Angelina Jolie effort.
Powerful story, the more so for being true. Well acted by all involved. Definitely not a date movie, or one to watch if you are just wanting an easy view. Disturbing, but good.