In their joint cover letter, the quartet noted that they «would be able to do a better
job than any one person could do» because collectively they offer varied skills in
journalism, statistics, and business — not to mention literature professor Renee Ward's «research on monstrosity and hybridity,» which, they write, prepares her well «to interact effectively with various
levels of government.»
First - time writer - director Billy Ray does a fine
job keeping the intrigue
level high, even when it's obvious where it's all leading, and ultimately gives us enough quiet time to think about the severity of the situation for all involved, including the
journalism profession as a whole.