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We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks (2013)

"The truth has consequences."

6.520132h 7mEN
DocumentaryDrama

Directed by Alex Gibney

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

2h 7m

Language

EN

Release

May 24, 2013

Director

Alex Gibney

Official Trailer

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Overview

Julian Assange. Bradley Manning. Collateral murder. Cablegate. WikiLeaks. These people and terms have exploded into public consciousness by fundamentally changing the way democratic societies deal with privacy, secrecy, and the right to information, perhaps for generations to come. We Steal Secrets:...

Cast

Julian Assange

Julian Assange

Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)

Chelsea Manning

Chelsea Manning

Self - WikiLeaks Source (archive footage)

Heather Brooke

Heather Brooke

Self - Journalist

Alex Gibney

Alex Gibney

Narrator (voice)

Robert Manne

Robert Manne

Self - Professor, La Trobe University, Melbourne

John 'Fuzface' McMahon

John 'Fuzface' McMahon

Self - NASA Network Administrator

Michael Hayden

Michael Hayden

Self - Former NSA and CIA Director

J. William Leonard

J. William Leonard

Self - U.S. Government Classification Czar

Daniel Domscheit-Berg

Daniel Domscheit-Berg

Self - Former WikiLeaks Spokesperson

Smári McCarthy

Smári McCarthy

Self - Icelandic Digital Freedom Society

Birgitta Jónsdóttir

Birgitta Jónsdóttir

Self - Icelandic Parliamentarian

Adrian Lamo

Adrian Lamo

Self - Hacker

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks (2013), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Julian Assange. Bradley Manning. Collateral murder. Cablegate. WikiLeaks. These people and terms have exploded into public consciousness by fundamentally changing the way democratic societies deal with privacy, secrecy, and the right to information, perhaps for generations to come. We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks is an extensive examination of all things related to WikiLeaks and the larger global debate over access to information.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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