This is a brilliant rendering of an all-too-true story of deception and cover-up in modern journalism. In the late 1990's the magazine world witnessed the quick unraveling of Stephen Glass, a writer for The New Republic. Glass contributed many first-rate and well-praised articles for the edgy and respected magazine; but, because of a rare slip-up, over 25 of the 41 pieces he authored were revealed to be wholly or partially fabricated. To top off the already-fascinating tale is Lions Gate's sensitive production. Hayden Christensen, Peter Sarsgaard, Hank Azaria and Chloe Sevigny bring their unique talents to this sad footnote in journalistic history. Especially chilling is the Billy Ray direction which juxtaposes Glass speaking to a journalism class with the disintegration of his facade at the magazine. I was riveted by this wonderful film and recommend it to anyone interested in the mind of a disturbed man
Review of Shattered Glass
