Local journalism is a bedrock for so many facets of society, including the stories we watch on film. Here are some films that exemplify the power of local, investigative, and citizen journalism, each based on real-life reporters (thread)

SPOTLIGHT (based on a true story)
Reporting at The Boston Globe

COP WATCHERS (documentary)
Reporting by citizen journalists

ATHLETE A (documentary)
Reporting at The Indianapolis Star

LOST GIRLS (based on a true story)
Based on independent reporting by Robert Kolker

DYING TO TELL (documentary)
Independent reporting Hernán Zin

ZODIAC (based on a true story)
Reporting at San Francisco Chronicle

KILL THE MESSENGER (based on a true story)
Reporting at San Jose Mercury News

This is all to say, every area of reporting — local, investigative, and beyond — ladders up. More stories means more truth means the chance for real change.