Analysis Of The Movie 'Nothing But The Truth'

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The media is often referred to as the fourth branch of the federal government. Though it is not written into the constitution like the other three branches, the first amendment grants the freedom of the press. This freedom means that journalists can publish articles and news stories that criticize the government and expose wrongdoings without fearing retaliation from the government. This freedom of the press also gives journalists the ability to protect their sources. The movie Nothing But the Truth, explores how far one journalist will go to protect the integrity of her and her source against the federal government. Nothing But the Truth is about journalist Rachel Armstrong and her fight to protect her source for an article she wrote.