The quick thinking of security guard Richard Jewell saves thousands of lives as he puts in motion a swift evacuation of Centennial Olympic Park following the discovery of a suspicious backpack during a concert. Much like the device’s eventual explosion, Jewell’s life turns into a rollercoaster as he goes from being a hero to the prime suspect by the FBI. With no hard evidence linking Jewell to the bombing, the Bureau leak their investigation to the press in the hopes that this would push Jewell into a false confession.