People often find pleasure in watching films and web series based on true crime. A recent addition on Netflix, 'Bhakshak,' is a movie grounded in real events. It narrates the investigation of a girls' shelter through the perspective of an investigative reporter and her cameraman, striving to unveil the truth. As the film garners considerable attention, we've compiled a list of movie recommendations akin to 'Bhakshak,' incorporating plots centred around investigative journalism and often drawing inspiration from chilling true stories.
'Talvar,' a 2015 Indian Hindi-language crime-thriller drama film, was directed by Meghna Gulzar and written by Vishal Bhardwaj. The film, co-produced by Bhardwaj and Vineet Jain, draws partial inspiration from the 2008 double murder case in Noida involving a teenage girl and the family's servant.
Featuring actors such as Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Neeraj Kabi, 'Talvar' explores the investigation from three perspectives: the police enquiry, the initial Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, and another CBI team's examination. The primary objective is to determine the guilt or innocence of the girl's parents about the murder charges. You can watch this on Disney+Hotstar.
In a storyline reminiscent of 'Bhakshak,' another film inspired by true events revolves around the murder of Jessica Lal, a model shot dead at a party in Delhi. This film portrays the determined pursuit of truth by Jessica's sister, Sabrina Lal, and Meera Gaity, a journalist. Despite their efforts to bring the powerful and influential accused to justice, the plot unfolds with the looming possibility of the perpetrator escaping legal consequences. You can watch this on Netflix. (war movies on Netflix)
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This riveting revelation unfolds as The Boston Globe conducts a remarkable investigation into the concealment of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. Michael Keaton takes on the role of Editor Walter Robinson, leading his team through the harrowing exploration of this nightmare, skillfully directed by Tom McCarthy. You can watch this on Amazon Prime Video.
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In the realm of films depicting true stories of journalistic tenacity, one from the 1970s stands as a benchmark. Featuring hollywood icons Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford portraying The Washington Post's Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, the movie captures their relentless pursuit of unravelling the intricacies of the Watergate scandal, ultimately resulting in the resignation of President Richard Nixon. You can watch this on Amazon Prime Video.
In Dan Gilroy's 'Nightcrawler,' Jake Gyllenhaal takes on the role of Louis Bloom, who discovers the potential of creating news rather than just reporting it. Bloom recognises the market for selling his photos to news outlets and strategically intervenes by arriving at scenes before emergency services. However, as he seeks more compelling material, Bloom resorts to manipulating certain situations to enhance their marketability, initiating a downward spiral. The film sheds light on the notion that the news presented to the audience may not always represent the unfiltered truth. You can watch this on Apple TV+.
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