When Journalists Become Agents

This film explores what happens when the line blurs between investigative journalists and the intelligence services they rely on for information. It asks whether reporters chasing exclusives can end up exploited as agents by the secret services they depend on. The reporting probes a delicate and dangerous relationship. It is a thought-provoking watch about journalism, espionage, and the ethics of the newsroom. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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