Death of a Whistleblower

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Death of a Whistleblower

2023

2h 7m

Drama

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When investigative journalist Luyanda Masinda narrowly survives the assassination of her whistleblower lover, she joins forces with his inside man to expose the deep-rooted state capture of military assets by a corrupt and powerful group who will stop at nothing to protect their illicit chemical weapons trade across Africa.

Norman Gidney

MUSE TV

A very good, longer-than-necessary film, that leaves you hungry for more.

Rated: 6/10

Sep 18, 2023

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Sarah Gopaul

Digital Journal

This is a well-paced thriller that captivates audiences with a mystery and high stakes. However, at a little over two hours, it loses steam in the middle when it enters into a formulaic loop of finding evidence and being threatened.

Sep 14, 2023

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Jonita Davis

The Black Cape (Medium)

Part of the mystery in the film is the scandal itself. Pay special attention to flashback news videos played in the film. They are much more than research. Also, watch the characters who keep escaping harm. The good guys are never as clean as they look.

Sep 13, 2023

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Josiah Teal

Film Threat

The attention to real-life whistleblowers drives home the story’s relevance even more. Gabriel’s connections to reality make the thriller more than an intriguing pseudo-spy story but a call for real-world change.

Rated: 7.5/10

Sep 11, 2023

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

All of the actors are well cast here, with S’Thandiwe Kgoroge deserving of particular notice for her outstanding supporting work. The film is also stylishly shot throughout.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 11, 2023

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When investigative journalist Luyanda Masinda narrowly survives the assassination of her whistleblower lover, she joins forces with his inside man to expose the deep-rooted state capture of military assets by a corrupt and powerful group who will stop at nothing to protect their illicit chemical weapons trade across Africa.

Director: Ian Gabriel
Producer: Tshepiso Chikapa Phiri, Ian Gabriel, Moroba Nkawe
Screenwriter: Louis Viljoen, Marius Scholtz, Philip Roberts, Kelly-Eve Koopman
Production Co: Known Associates Entertainment
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 2h 7m