Center for Investigative Reporting Studios
CIR Studios combines hard-hitting investigative reporting with compelling cinematic storytelling to produce a range of documentary feature films and series, news reports and animations. We partner with talented filmmakers and creative teams to bring narrative life to some of the most pressing stories of our time for the world’s largest platforms.
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Journalist Rachel de Leon uncovers a shocking nationwide pattern: Young women tell the police they’ve been sexually assaulted, but instead of finding justice, they’re charged with a crime.
Reporter Nathan Halverson uncovers the money, influence and alarming rationale behind covert efforts to control the most vital resource on the planet.
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Latest News
• The Center for Investigative Reporting’s Documentary Film Wins an Emmy
• Victim/Suspect receives three Emmy nominations
• Victim/Suspect streaming on Netflix
• Victim/Suspect to be screened at Sundance
• “The Grab” is now streaming on Hulu! You can also rent or buy the film to screen at home.
• “Victim/Suspect” won the 2024 News and Documentary Emmy for Outstanding Research in a Documentary. The film was also nominated for Outstanding Investigative Documentary and Director.
• Read the latest from our continuing “Victim/Suspect” reporting, The Unflinching Courage of Taylor Cadle.
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