The Independent

Set during the final weeks of a high-stakes United States presidential election, the story follows an idealistic young journalist who discovers a conspiracy involving a political candidate. She teams up with her idol, experienced journalist Nick Booker, to expose the plot. Their investigation puts the outcome of the election and the future of the country in their hands as the nation decides between its first female president and its first viable independent candidate.

Directed by Amy Rice, this crime thriller is the second film in her directorial career following the 2015 production Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot. The movie features a cast including Jodie Turner-Smith, Brian Cox, John Cena, and Ann Dowd. Written by Evan Parter, the film was produced by companies such as Anonymous Content and Park Pictures Features.

Public response to the film was mixed. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.8/10 based on 2,300 votes, while on TMDB, it has a slightly higher score of 6.5/10 from 148 votes. Film critics gave the movie a lower average rating of 5/10 across 17 reviews, indicating that the general audience viewed the film more favorably than professional critics did.