A volatile story about a Washington, D.C. political reporter who writes an explosive story about a government scandal in which she reveals the name of a covert CIA agent. Unexpectedly finding herself behind bars, she struggles to maintain her principles and relationship with her family when she refuses to divulge her source. Inspired by true events.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: Filmmakers' commentary; Deleted scenes; "The truth hurts" : the making of Nothing but the truth. Rated R; for language, some sexual material, and a scene of violence.