Confess (2005)

A political thriller that charts the exploits of disillusioned ex-hacker Terell Lessor. A return to New York, coupled with a humiliating attempt at getting a new job, serves as the catalyst... See full summary »

Director:

Stefan C. Schaefer

Writer:

Stefan C. Schaefer

Stars:

Eugene Byrd, Ali Larter, Melissa Leo

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eugene Byrd	...	Terell Lessor
Ali Larter	...	Olivia Averill
Melissa Leo	...	Agnes Lessor
Glenn Fitzgerald	...	Greg Lanser
William Sadler	...	Senator Roger Lampert
Paul Butler	...	FBI Agent Davis
David Harbour	...	FBI Agent McAllister
Josh Pais	...	Allen Kelner
Ross Gibby	...	Richard Heston
Johnny Pruitt	...	Convex
Gabriel Millman	...	Wiley
Stephen Peabody	...	Professor Hughes
Eisa Davis	...	Glyness Bennet
Kimber Riddle	...	Trophy Wife
Miles Purinton	...	ADHD Kid

Storyline

A political thriller that charts the exploits of disillusioned ex-hacker Terell Lessor. A return to New York, coupled with a humiliating attempt at getting a new job, serves as the catalyst for him to take action against those who slighted him in the past. Employing strategically placed spy-cams, and operating in tandem with backer, strategist and lover Olivia, he captures compromising footage and broadcasts the edited clips via a newly-minted website. Recognizing the power of their model, the two begin to target CEOs, politicians, those who represent the worst of the establishment. Soon Terell's every move is front-page news, law enforcement is after him, and copy-catters are taking his abduction-and-confession model to extremes he never imagined. With these forces colliding, Terell has to decide whether his actions are sustainable - a decision that will compromise his agenda, his first taste of romance, and his physical wellbeing.

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Plot Keywords:

political thriller | revenge | interracial relationship | paranoia | blackmail | 

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Genres:

Thriller | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexuality and brief violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Omologia

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Centrifugal Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

A gun, a video and the Internet - The truth will be told.

This surprisingly, well motivated and tightly scripted story is about a embittered young man who turns to an extreme method of protest via the Internet. Terell (Eugene Byrd) is a computer genius hacker, who returns to New York after an extending absence to face his old business partner, his family and try to bring a little more justice by spreading the truth with his spy camera videos. Olivia Averill (Ali Larter) is a sensual intense Columbia grad student who is driven to find a way to report on social content. Their worlds cross in a very unexpected way that forces Terell to hide his real identity. When his video protests hit the media, he becomes more like a comic book hacker hero whose followers quickly get out of control. Excellent and believable and filled out roles, all around, for the versatile William Sadler as a Senator caught in the crossfire, Glenn Fitzgerald as a savvy but ruthless business partner, Scott Cohen as a really mad, enraged media executive and the very polished Melissa Leo as Terell's mother.