A new biopic from A24 explores how investigative journalist Chris Hansen’s work exposed the hidden depths of government surveillance, offering a sharp look at how oversight systems erode under pressure. The film delves into the tension between public accountability and institutional secrecy, using Hansen’s career as a lens to examine broader shifts in transparency. Through archival footage and dramatic reconstruction, it highlights key moments where investigative journalism clashed with emerging surveillance tactics. For those interested in media ethics, civil liberties, or the evolution of investigative reporting, the film provides a gripping case study of power and exposure.
A24's Chris Hansen biopic cleverly reveals the surveillance state's rapid escalation
