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A deep dive into the cultural and cinematic impact of Michael Mann’s The Insider.

Scene 2: 00.06.15-00.12.40 THE MINSIDER — a limited investigative-style deep dive into Michael Mann’s The Insider (1999). THE MINSIDER BREAKS the big story of The Insider’s lasting cultural and cinematic impact — from whistleblower narratives to journalistic ethics, corporate pressure, sound design, and performance. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Blake Howard

Topics covered

• investigative journalism
• whistleblower narratives
• corporate pressure
• cinematic impact
• journalistic ethics
• sound design
• performance

Keywords

• The Insider
• Michael Mann
• whistleblower
• journalism
• corporate ethics
• sound design
• film analysis

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Books & works: The Insider

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