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Shock and Awe is a 2017 drama film directed by Rob Reiner, starring Woody Harrelson, James Marsden, and Tommy Lee Jones. The movie is based on the true story of a group of journalists who reported on the alleged weapons of mass destruction in Iraq before the 2003 US invasion.
The film follows a team of reporters from Knight Ridder, led by Jonathan Landay (Harrelson) and Warren Strobel (Marsden), as they investigate claims made by the US government about Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction. The journalists face intense pressure from their editors and the government, who dismiss their reporting as unpatriotic and unhelpful to the war effort.
As the story unfolds, the film explores the role of the media in shaping public opinion and the consequences of the US's decision to go to war. It also highlights the bravery of the journalists who risked their careers and reputations to uncover the truth.