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201791 minNRdocumentary

6.6/ 10(79 ratings)• TMDB

Whistle Blowers Civil Rights

Risk

201791 minNRdocumentary

6.6/ 10(79 ratings)• TMDB

Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, navigates political and personal turmoil while grappling with the consequences of government transparency and secrecy.

“How much of your own life are you willing to risk”

Whistle Blowers Civil Rights

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Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, navigates political and personal turmoil while grappling with the consequences of government transparency and secrecy.

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Laura Poitras

Laura Poitrasdirector

Julian Assange

Julian Assangecast

Sarah Harrison

Sarah Harrisoncast

Jacob Appelbaumcast

Joseph Farrell

Joseph Farrellcast

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Julian Assange stands at the center of 'Risk,' a documentary by Laura Poitras released in 2017. The film captures Assange's life as the founder of WikiLeaks, providing insight into his close associates and the challenges they face. It details the tension between the ideals of transparency and the consequences of exposure to government secrecy. The documentary presents the sacrifices made by Assange and his inner circle as they navigate political and personal turmoil.

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