Verax (film)

Verax is a 2024 American political thriller film directed by Jim Swift and based on the real-life story of Edward Snowden and the 2013 global surveillance disclosures. The film presents a fictionalized account of the events leading up to and following the release of classified information by "Jack Porter," the film's equivalent of Edward Snowden.

The narrative focuses on Porter's motivations for leaking the documents, his interactions with journalists, and the subsequent international ramifications of his actions. It explores themes of government surveillance, privacy, and freedom of speech, raising questions about the balance between national security and individual liberties. The film aims to provide a nuanced perspective on the controversial issues surrounding government overreach and the role of whistleblowers. The film stars Brad Rowe as Jack Porter.