White Lies (TV 1998)

How can a smart middle class girl suddenly turn into a devoted right wing debater? That's what happens with Catherine when she meets the charismatic leaders of the neo-nazi organization NIM.

Director:

Kari Skogland

Writer:

Dennis Foon

Stars:

Sarah Polley, Tanya Allen, Jonathan Scarfe

1 win & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sarah Polley	...	Catherine Chapman
Tanya Allen	...	Erina Baxter
Jonathan Scarfe	...	Ian McKee
Lynn Redgrave	...	Inga Kolneder
Joseph Kell	...	Rex Brennan
Albert Schultz	...	Alan Green
Regan Moore	...	Wayne
Danny Smith	...	Khaki Kid
Mark Terene	...	Teacher
Michelle St. John	...	TV Newsperson 1
Peter Cookson	...	Horrible Skinhead
Carley Chapdelaine	...	Skinhead Girl
Cassel Miles	...	Bill
Tara Rosling	...	Karen
Michael Dyson	...	Security Guard

Storyline

Catherine, a first-year university student who feels alienated from the liberal campus, joins a hate group through the Internet and becomes their voice, only to gradually question their beliefs even as she becomes more deeply involved.

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Plot Keywords:

neo nazi | hate | journalism | hate crime | white power | 

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and some sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

CBC

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 March 1998 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Valkoisia valheita

Filming Locations:

Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Brilliant.

I caught this movie on Starz! and was speechless at the end of it. The acting was wonderful, and the camera shots were very interesting. I loved the use of different lights during the disturbing parts of the movie. Awesome. Simply Awesome.