Controversial Wikileaks documentary screens at Nenagh Arts Centre

In 2006, an Iceland-based group launched the website WikiLeaks.org. Run by Australian Internet activist Julian Assange, the site regularly publishes top-secret documents and covert information, often regarding governments and their respective military operations. Wikileaks eventually went on to facilitate the largest and most damaging security breach in American history.

 

‘We Steal Secrets’ – Alex Gibney’s documentary on the controversial website, traces Assange’s rise to internet phenomenon, the people he interacts with and looks at the ethical questions that are thrown up when information of a top-secret nature is released to the broader public. As leaked intelligence information continues to dominate headlines globally, this documentary offers a chance to catch up on the facts and personalities behind this unique 21st century phenomenon. The certificate on this film is 15A. Admission is €8 and the film starts at 8 p.m. on Thursday 6th February. Tickets are available on the door.

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