Checks & Balances (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Checks & Balances is a documentary film directed by Malek Bensmaïl, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Accommodated since Algeria's Bloody Decade of the 1990’s in the "House of the Press", the journalists of the famous daily newspaper El Watan await the completion of their new offices, a symbol of their independence. My camera is embedded in their newsroom as they follow the events of this new Algerian spring... President Bouteflika has set his sights on a 4th term. Beyond what we call the Arab revolutions and other mediatized terms, I wanted this film to serve as a memorial to the women and men, young and less young, who battle daily to safeguard the freedom of information in a politically and socially fossilized country.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Checks & Balances has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Checks & Balances page.
If you liked it. Fans of Checks & Balances tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Checks & Balances (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Checks & Balances change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Checks & Balances worth watching?
- Checks & Balances holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Checks & Balances released?
- Checks & Balances was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.