Edison

Set in a city gripped by crooked power, Edison follows a hopeful young journalist who senses that something rotten sits at the top of the police force. He teams up with his world-weary editor and a principled investigator from the district attorney's office. Together they dig into a unit of trusted cops accused of abusing their badge to squeeze favors and beat back rivals. As the trio pieces together testimony, forged leads and dangerous confidants push them toward a dangerous confrontation where loyalty, truth, and pressure from those in charge collide. With the clock ticking, they must decide what kind of protection they can offer the public and themselves.

Directed by David J. Burke, Edison is built around an original screenplay with a strong ensemble led by Morgan Freeman, LL Cool J, Justin Timberlake, Kevin Spacey, and Dylan McDermott. The film released in 2005 with a $25 million budget.

Critics offered mixed reactions, noting the film's earnest performances and gritty mood while pointing to uneven pacing and a conventional setup. Edison probes the tension between media scrutiny and official cover ups, highlighting how ordinary citizens confront systemic corruption.