The Insider

*The Insider* is a 1999 film based on a true story about a whistleblower named Jeffrey Wigand, who exposes unethical practices in the tobacco industry. The film highlights the risks and moral dilemmas involved in revealing confidential information that could protect public health. It explores themes of corporate secrecy, journalistic integrity, and personal courage, illustrating how individuals can challenge powerful entities to reveal the truth. The story emphasizes the importance of transparency and the moral obligation to inform the public, even at great personal and professional risk.