The Assange Story
“WikiLeaks founder’s journey from whistleblowing hero to exile”
Synopsis
The fate of Julian #Assange will soon be decided, as he prepares to fight for his freedom in a landmark extradition hearing in London. The US wants to get its hands on the #WikiLeaks founder in what the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture called "the collective persecution" by a group of "democratic" states. If convicted, Assange could face decades in a US jail. In April 2019, Julian Assange was dragged out of the Ecuadorian embassy and sent to Belmarsh Prison for breaching his bail terms. Through WikiLeaks, Julian Assange published a trove of classified documents on the powerful elite, including war crimes committed by the military on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and embarrassing details from politicians' emails. The Assange Story pieces together accounts from Assange's friends, family and former colleagues to build up a clearer understanding of the personality and motivation in the man behind what's been called the 'biggest leaks in intelligence history'.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Artem Somov
- Screenplay & Story
- Konstantin Rozhkov
- Original Title
- The Assange Story
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- RT Documentary
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Artem Somov
Konstantin Rozhkov
Department Leadership Roster
Artem Somov
Director
Konstantin Rozhkov
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Assange Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Assange Story about?
The fate of Julian #Assange will soon be decided, as he prepares to fight for his freedom in a landmark extradition hearing in London. The US wants to get its hands on the #WikiLeaks founder in what the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture called "the collective persecution" by a group of "democratic" states. If convicted, Assange could face decades in a US jail. In April 2019, Julian Assange was dragged out of the Ecuadorian embassy and sent to Belmarsh Prison for breaching his bail terms. Through WikiLeaks, Julian Assange published a trove of classified documents on the powerful elite, including war crimes committed by the military on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and embarrassing details from politicians' emails. The Assange Story pieces together accounts from Assange's friends, family and former colleagues to build up a clearer understanding of the personality and motivation in the man behind what's been called the 'biggest leaks in intelligence history'.
Who directed The Assange Story?
The Assange Story was directed by Artem Somov.
Who stars in The Assange Story?
The principal cast of The Assange Story includes Julian Assange.
When was The Assange Story released and how long is it?
The Assange Story was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 54m.