Richard Jewell

A security guard comes under scrutiny after identifying a bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

"Richard Jewell" is a by-the-numbers chronicle of an oddball hero who saved many lives with his decisive action. But when it comes to bombs, everyone's a suspect, and the film cleverly plays into the paranoia, encouraging the audience to derive their own verdict while highlighting the huge influence and power of the hometown media. The cast is stellar all-round, grounded by a brilliant and wholesome central performance that negotiates the media circus and intense FBI interrogation under great duress. Trial by media.

Wide Release 13th February 2020
Roadshow Films 131 mins