The Insider - The Art of Overburdening The Protagonist | Michael Mann | Russell Crowe | Al Pacino

"The Insider" is one of the most underrated films of Michael Mann, written by Eric Roth. I consider this film one of the greatest films of Mann and Roth, with incredible performances by Russell Crowe and Al Pacino.
In this video essay, I intend to analyze Michael Mann's treatment on how he puts pressure on the protagonist.

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