State of Play [DVD]

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State of Play is a 2009 political thriller directed by Kevin MacDonald that follows a Washington journalist investigating the murder of a congressional aide. As the reporter digs deeper into the case, he discovers troubling connections to an old college friend who is now a U.S. Representative, leading him to uncover a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of power. The film explores themes of corruption, deception, and the lengths people will go to protect their interests in a city driven by politics and money. Barry Shabaka Henley, Ben Affleck, David Harbour, Edward Norton, Harry J. Lennix, and Helen Mirren round out the cast in this gripping mystery.

This single-disc DVD release runs 127 minutes and carries a PG-13 rating from Universal Pictures. The screenplay was crafted by Billy Ray, Matthew Michael Carnahan, and Tony Gilroy, bringing together sharp writing and tense direction for a sophisticated thriller. Add this used copy to your collection at a fraction of retail cost.