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The Panama Papers

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Journalists risk their lives to break a story.
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Katie Walsh Los Angeles Times 11/02/2018
a reminder of the important work reporters do in fighting abuses of power and the way that work is evolving in an increasingly fractured global landscape. Go to Full Review
Owen Gleiberman Variety 10/19/2018
The Panama Papers is a lively and level-headed exposé, but it's also a moral inquiry into how the top echelon is now united, structurally and spiritually, in robbing the rest of us blind. Go to Full Review
Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ 08/23/2021
The Panama Papers is a decent primer to the events, which, even five years later, will still have you shaking your head in disbelief. Go to Full Review
Pat Mullen POV Magazine 05/22/2019
Alex Winter is quickly becoming a master of something one could call the techno-thriller documentary. Go to Full Review
Lorry Kikta Film Threat 01/15/2019
9/10
The most critical element of Winter's documentary is not the scandal itself, but the fact that hundreds of journalists from around the world were able to work together to expose this corruption, despite the consequences, and their egos. Go to Full Review
Louis Proyect Counterpunch.org 11/28/2018
A close and inspiring look at the network of investigative reporters who made the Panama Papers a historic breakthrough against the plutocrats who rule the world. Go to Full Review
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Patrick F 05/13/2024 This movie is a good primer for people who don't know too much about the Panama Papers. It is a great testament to the efforts of hundreds of brave journalist and one still unknown whistleblower. I hope this film and the papers themselves leads to much needed change in the world. See more dave d 10/03/2023 Another sign our world is devolving from Alex Winter in this feature documentary. Trillions are stored in off-shore bank accounts to avoid taxation. If this film taught me one thing, it is that being rich is much different than being elite. The film loses a touch of steam as it gets stuck in the mud with the same narrative. The Panama Papers exposed corruption, but it is all similar in scope. The movie is totally worthwhile and important and anger inducing. We probably don't want to see what is really behind the curtain. Final Score: 8/10 See more patrick f 02/03/2023 This movie is a good primer for people who don't know too much about the Panama Papers. It is a great testament to the efforts of hundreds of brave journalist and one still unknown whistleblower. I hope this film and the papers themselves leads to much needed change in the world. See more 03/21/2022 This movie is a good primer for people who don't know too much about the Panama Papers. It is a great testament to the efforts of hundreds of brave journalist and one still unknown whistleblower. I hope this film and the papers themselves leads to much needed change in the world. See more tom g @tomagrayca44 01/22/2022 Not awesome, but interesting. An insight into the offshore world of financial and legal skulduggery for the mega-rich, although I'm not sure the real rich play in Panama. See more 01/30/2021 I didn't find out about this movie until early 2021. Doesn't change how relevant these issues are. Pretty shocking evidence, but are we really surprised? A must watch for anyone that's a fan of politics, journalism, or the worlds economy. Better yourself with a watch. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Journalists risk their lives to break a story.
Director
Alex Winter
Producer
Devorah DeVries, Robert Friedman, Jim Reeve, Alex Winter, Glen Zipper
Screenwriter
Alex Winter
Production Co
Bungalow Media and Entertainment, Field of Vision, Zipper Bros Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 26, 2019
Runtime
1h 40m
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