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Cast & Crew

Laura Poitras
As Self (voice)
Laura Poitras
Director
Barack Obama
As Self (archive sound)
Donald Trump
As Self (archive footage)
Hillary Clinton
As Self (archive footage)
Lady Gaga
As Self
Anderson Cooper
As Self (archive sound)

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Risk is a documentary film that delves into the world of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, exploring the impact of his work on modern society and the controversies that surround him. With unprecedented access, director Laura Poitras captures Assange's complex and enigmatic personality, revealing a man driven by both a desire for truth and a sense of self-importance. As Assange navigates the complexities of his work, he faces accusations of sexual assault and must confront the consequences of his actions. The film raises questions about power, betrayal, and the limits of transparency, ultimately offering a thought-provoking portrait of a figure who has reshaped the way we think about secrecy and the truth.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Risk include Honor Diaries, The Family I Had, Alison, Into the Deep, My Name Is Bulger, Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King.

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Risk was released for streaming on May 12, 2017.