True Story

  • Theatrical - Limited 2015-04-17
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When disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel (Jonah Hill) meets accused killer Christian Longo (James Franco) – who has taken on Finkel’s identity – his investigation morphs into an unforgettable game of cat-and-mouse. Based on actual events, Finkel’s relentless... See more pursuit of Longo’s true story encompasses murder, love, deceit and redemption.

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Posted 11 years ago
This review originally ran as part of our Sundance 2015 coverage. PLOT: Michael Finkel (Jonah Hill) – a disgraced journalist – sees an opportunity to get his career back on track when an accused murderer, Christian Longo (James Franco) is...

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