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201313 minPGdoc-short

PRISM: Whistleblower

201313 minPGdoc-short

A 29-year-old former CIA technical assistant reveals his motives behind the largest intelligence leak in NSA history.

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A 29-year-old former CIA technical assistant reveals his motives behind the largest intelligence leak in NSA history.

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Laura Poitras

Laura Poitrasdirector

Edward Snowden

Edward Snowdencast

Glenn Greenwald

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Edward Snowden, a 29-year-old former technical assistant for the CIA, discusses his role in leaking classified information from the National Security Agency. Employed by Booz Allen Hamilton at the time, Snowden reveals his motivations for exposing government surveillance practices. He reflects on the consequences of his actions and his uncertain future. The documentary captures his perspective on one of the most significant intelligence leaks in U.S. history, which has had lasting political ramifications.

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