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MoM #28: We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

Title: We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

Year Released/Rating: 2013 R

Starring: Julian Assange, Adrian Lamo

Directed By: Alex Gibney

Written By: Alex Gibney

Genre: Documentary

Star Rating:  4/5 stars

Where I Got It: On the server

Summary: A documentary that details the creation of Julian Assange's controversial website, which facilitated the largest security breach in U.S. history.

Review: 

A very interesting look at the progression of WikiLeaks and the secrets business.  A large part of the second half of the documentary focuses on Julian Assange and his downfall after the rape and sexual assault allegations from Sweden.  Overall, it's a very interesting look at growth and change of a group that tried to share the truth to the people of the world.  Definitely makes you think about some things.

Best Bits: 

Michael Hayden: We steal secrets; we steal other nations' secrets.