Sky Cinema has released a UK trailer for the political thriller The Independent.
Directed by Amy Rice, the film follows an idealistic young journalist (Jodie Turner-Smith), as she is given the opportunity to work with a veteran political columnist (Brian Cox), together the pair uncover a financial conspiracy that places the fate of the US presidential election in their hands.
It’s the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election campaign in US history. America is poised to elect either its first female president (Ann Dowd) or finally break the country’s two-party gridlock with its first viable independent candidate (John Cena). Reporting history as it’s made, an idealistic young journalist (Jodie Turner-Smith) gets an opportunity to work with her idol, veteran Washington political columnist Nick Booker (Brian Cox). Eli is pursuing a story about budget cuts and by following the money she and Booker uncover a financial conspiracy that places the fate of the election, the country, and democracy in their hands.
The film features a cast that includes Brian Cox, Jodie Turner-Smith, John Cena, and Ann Dowd.
The Independent arrives on Sky Cinema and NOW in the UK on February 24th.
Originally published January 13, 2023. Updated January 12, 2023.
