The disclosures of WikiLeaks and Assange from 2010 onwards ignited a firestorm of controversy and a relentless ongoing pursuit by the most powerful Empire on the planet.
‘THE TRUST FALL: JULIAN ASSANGE’examines the meaning and significance of the insights that WikiLeaks shared with the world, the resulting behaviour of the governments involved, and the wider fundamental issues around press freedom that affect all of us and our right to know.
Filmed over two years on three continents and in ten cities, the film features an array of luminaries including Daniel Ellsberg, John Pilger, Tariq Ali and Chris Hedges, with the insights of experts includingJennifer Robinson, Jill Stein, Stefania Maurizi andNils Melzer, in addition to reflections of Assange’s family including Stella Assange, John Shipton and Gabriel Shipton. Susan Sarandon, Roger Waters, M.I.A., Tom Morello and Jonathan Oldham lend their voices to narrate the film.
Examining the motives of this peace activist and innovator, this astounding, shocking and inspiring film invites viewers to embark on a journey of understanding, where the circumstances are unprecedented, and the destination unexpected.
‘THE TRUST FALL: JULIAN ASSANGE’examines the meaning and significance of the insights that WikiLeaks shared with the world, the resulting behaviour of the governments involved, and the wider fundamental issues around press freedom that affect all of us and our right to know.
Filmed over two years on three continents and in ten cities, the film features an array of luminaries including Daniel Ellsberg, John Pilger, Tariq Ali and Chris Hedges, with the insights of experts includingJennifer Robinson, Jill Stein, Stefania Maurizi andNils Melzer, in addition to reflections of Assange’s family including Stella Assange, John Shipton and Gabriel Shipton. Susan Sarandon, Roger Waters, M.I.A., Tom Morello and Jonathan Oldham lend their voices to narrate the film.
Examining the motives of this peace activist and innovator, this astounding, shocking and inspiring film invites viewers to embark on a journey of understanding, where the circumstances are unprecedented, and the destination unexpected.
*the bar will open after the film for people to mingle, digest and discuss the documentary
Starring:
Daniel Ellsberg, John Pilger, Tariq Ali and Chris Hedges, Stellar Assange, Julian Assange, Susan Sarandon, Roger Waters, M.I.A
Directed By:
Kym Staton
Running time:
128 mins