A Good American (2015) - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this film.
Who is William Binney?
William Binney is a former official of the National Security Agency who resigned shortly after the September 11 attacks and is known for his work as a whistleblower.
What was ThinThread?
ThinThread was a less expensive alternative system for analyzing intercepted data, created by William Binney and others, which included privacy safeguards that Trailblazer lacked.
What was the outcome of the investigation requested by Binney and others?
Binney and two other NSA whistleblowers asked the U.S. Defense Department Inspector General to investigate the NSA for wasting millions on the Trailblazer Project, which they claimed could have been avoided with ThinThread.