Risk(2017)
“How much of your own life are you willing to risk”
Overview
Capturing the story of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with unprecedented access, director Laura Poitras finds herself caught between the motives and contradictions of Assange and his inner circle in a documentary portrait of power, betrayal, truth and sacrifice.
Director
Laura Poitras
Studio
Field of Vision
Revenue
$198K
Cast
Julian Assange
as Self
Sarah Harrison
as Self
Jacob Appelbaum
as Self
Joseph Farrell
as Self
Renata Avila
as Self - Lawyer
Jennifer Robinson
as Self - Lawyer
Erinn Clark
as Self - Tor Project developer
Laura Poitras
as Self (voice)
Ana Alban
as Self - Ecuadorian ambassador
Christine Assange
as Self - Julian's mother
Louis Bladel
as Self - FBI counterintelligence
Amal Clooney
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
German
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$198K
Production Companies
Field of Vision • First Look Media • Topic Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Risk?▼
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What is Risk about?▼
Capturing the story of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with unprecedented access, director Laura Poitras finds herself caught between the motives and contradictions of Assange and his inner circle in a documentary portrait of power, betrayal, truth and sacrifice.
Who directed Risk?▼
Risk was directed by Laura Poitras and released in 2017. It is a documentary, crime film.
How long is Risk?▼
Risk has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Risk?▼
The cast of Risk includes Julian Assange as Self, Sarah Harrison as Self, Jacob Appelbaum as Self, Joseph Farrell as Self, Renata Avila as Self - Lawyer and more.
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