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18½ TBC

★★★★☆ OUT 11 JULY DIGITAL

Having fun with plays White House transcriber Connie, who acquires the missing recording and covertly meets with reporter Paul John Magaro) to leak it. Circumstance, distrust and a support cast of interesting characters create obstacles for the pair simply trying to play the tape: clever surprises ensue, all packed with good humour and fierce intelligence.

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