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Deep Dive: Reality Winner (2021)

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Reality Winner
Reality Winner is a documentary directed and produced by Sonia Kennebeck, focusing on Reality Winner, who leaked a top secret document regarding Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections. The film features interviews with Winner's family members, including Billie Winner-Davis and Brittany Winner, as well as notable figures like Edward Snowden and John Kiriakou. Natalia Dyer narrates letters and poems written by Winner, providing a personal perspective on her experiences. The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021, and was later re-edited after Winner's release from prison. Kennebeck faced challenges in securing distribution and turned to Kickstarter for funding to complete post-production. The film was officially released on October 11, 2023, followed by a video on demand release on October 31, 2023.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Reality Winner and her family members.
  • •See Edward Snowden's perspective on leaks.
  • •Find out about the challenges of media coverage.

Did You Know

•Reality Winner leaked a document about Russian interference in the 2016 elections.
•The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021.
•Sonia Kennebeck raised funds through Kickstarter to complete the film.
•Reality Winner's family members appear in the film, including her mother Billie Winner-Davis.

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Political documentariesWhistleblower storiesElection interference