In a world where truth and integrity often clash with the complexities of power, the story of Reality Winner unfolds—a true story of a young woman caught in the crosshairs of justice and morality. Emilia Jones stars as Reality Winner, a brilliant yet unconventional young woman hailing from a small Texas border town.
Reality is not your average citizen; she’s a self-taught Arabic speaker with a heart set on making a difference in the Middle East. But her journey takes an unexpected turn when she joins the Air Force, only to find her ideals tested in ways she never imagined.
Disillusioned by the moral compromises required in her role, Reality transitions to a high-paying job as an NSA contractor. It’s here that she uncovers a chilling truth: the government’s secrets about Russia’s involvement in the 2016 Presidential election. Faced with an impossible choice, Reality must decide whether to stay silent or expose the truth to the world.
Her decision to leak the classified information sets off a chain of events that leads to her trial and an unprecedented sentencing for espionage—a historic moment that raises critical questions about loyalty, truth, and the cost of doing what’s right.
The film, featuring an exceptional cast including Connie Britton, Danny Ramirez, Kathryn Newton, and Zach Galifianakis, delves deep into the moral dilemmas and personal struggles that define Reality Winner’s life. It’s a story of courage, sacrifice, and the heavy price of integrity in a world where truth is often the first casualty.