A Show of Force

"A Show of Force" (1990) is a thriller drama film that follows television reporter Kate Ryan de Melendez (Amy Irving) as she investigates the suspicious deaths of two radical Puerto Rican activists. As she digs deeper, she uncovers evidence suggesting undercover American agents were responsible for framing the activists and then murdering them. With threats to her own life, Melendez's determination puts her at odds with powerful forces, leading her to a shocking conclusion about the government's role in the case.