'The Good Lie': How Reese Witherspoon Was Drawn to 'Incredible' Story of Refugees (Exclusive Video)

It’s no secret that Reese Witherspoon has shifted career gears this year. The 38-year-old actress has earned Oscar buzz for her role as a gutsy hiker in Wild and also covered new ground in a drama about Sudanese refugees, The Good Lie.

This exclusive clip (above) from the latter film, in which Witherspoon plays a woman who helps a group of refugees adapt to life in the U.S., reveals why Witherspoon was drawn to the role.

The Good Lie is out now on digital HD. The Blu-ray comes out Dec. 23.