Shattered Glass chronicles the events leading up to one of the greatest journalism scandals in modern history. Stephen Glass, a writer for the well respected magazine The New Republic, partially or entirely fabricated nearly 30 articles over a span of three years. The film concentrates on the story that ultimately unraveled Glass's web of deceit and the immediate aftermath of his exposure. Shattered Glass is utterly absorbing in its foray into the world of journalism and fascinating in its portrayal of the main players involved in the scandal. The relatively well known cast, headlined by the fantastic performances of Hayden Christensen and Peter Sarsgaard, is terrific. As both a piece of entertainment and a picture of actual events, Shattered Glass vividly shows how the pressure to succeed can push individuals to jeopardize their careers and lives. It's arguably the best film on the world of journalism since All the President's Men.
Review of Shattered Glass
