Directed by Sydney Pollack, “Absence of Malice” is a gripping drama about the power—and dangers—of the press. When an ambitious reporter, Megan Carter (Sally Field), publishes a story implicating innocent liquor wholesaler Michael Gallagher (Paul Newman) in a federal investigation, his life is turned upside down. Though no charges are filed, the damage is done as Gallagher faces public suspicion and professional ruin. Determined to clear his name, he turns the tables on the media and the prosecutors, exposing their reckless negligence and ethical failures. The film is a sharp critique of journalistic integrity, asking whether the truth can ever outweigh the harm caused by its pursuit.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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