Formosa Betrayed (2009): In the early 1980s, an FBI Agent is assigned to investigate the murder of a respected professor. Through his investigation, he unearths a spider web of international secrets that has been thriving within college campuses across America for decades. (5.8)
Director: Adam Kane
Writers: Will Tiao (story), Katie Swain (story)
Stars: James Van Der Beek, Wendy Crewson and Will Tiao
Stories about political activism usually aren't thrillers. This movie is a rare exception. The storyline is very interesting. The acting by the leading characters and support cast is good. While the story is based on true events in the 80's, I had to keep in mind that this is still fiction. But it has made me read a bit more about the history of Taiwan. While this movie is about political events in Taiwan, it also shows US' foreign and military policies towards various dictatorships around the world (as described in "Why We Fight" and "Hearts and Minds" documentaries). Wish there were more movies like this. My Rating: 7.0
