"Shattered Glass" is a 2003 film directed by Billy Ray that tells the true story of Stephen Glass, a young journalist who worked for the magazine The New Republic in the late 1990s. The film explores his rise to fame and the eventual exposure of his fabrications, highlighting the ethical dilemmas in journalism. The narrative focuses on the pressures of the media industry and the consequences of dishonesty. As Glass creates fictional stories, he deceives his colleagues and readers, leading to a scandal that questions the integrity of journalism. The film serves as a cautionary tale about truth and accountability in reporting.