State of Siege

Any resemblance to actual events or to anyone living or dead is not accidental.

A tense political thriller that uses kidnapping and interrogation to examine complicity, imperialism, and the moral ambiguities of counterinsurgency.

Assigned to South America, US official Philip Michael Santore is employed by a counterinsurgency agency. His position makes him a target for a local band of guerrillas, and, before long, Santore is kidnapped. As a prisoner, he undergoes interrogation, shedding light on the violent situation in the country. Once the insurgents are done with their questioning, they must decide whether Santore lives or dies.