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| Directed by | Eugene Jarecki |
| Produced by | Kathleen Fournier |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
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| Language | English |
The Six Billion Dollar Man is a 2025 documentary film directed by Eugene Jarecki, tracing the saga of Australian editor, publisher, and activist Julian Assange, whose recent release from prison has reignited global debate around press freedom. The film had its world premiere at the Special Screenings section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2025 where it won the L'Œil d'or Jury Prize and the first-ever Golden Globe Prize for Documentary.[1][2]
Premise
[edit]The documentary deals with Assange's battle against extradition to the United States. Framed as a high-tech international thriller, the film incorporates privileged access to WikiLeaks, CCTV and other archival footage and never-before-seen evidence to explore the increasingly precarious position of journalists in a world where the defence of truth is under threat.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Julian Assange
- Stella Assange
- Pamela Anderson
- Edward Snowden
- Naomi Klein
- Daniel Ellsberg
- Chris Hedges
- Jeremy Scahill
- President Rafael Correa
- Bjartmar Alexandersson
Release
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It had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2025, in the Special Screenings section.[4][5] It was previously set to world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. However, it was pulled from the lineup due to "significant and unexpected developments".[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ Carey, Matthew (May 23, 2025). "'Imago' Wins L'Oeil d'Or Prize For Top Documentary At Cannes; Julian Assange Film Wins Special Jury Prize For l'Oeil d'Or 10th Anniversary". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ https://variety.com/2025/film/global/eugene-jarecki-the-six-billion-dollar-man-golden-globes-1236403045/ [bare URL]
- ^ The Six Billion Dollar Man Review: The High Cost of Leaking Power – Gazettely
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (19 May 2025). "Director of Julian Assange Film 'The Six Billion Dollar Man' Wins Golden Globe Prize for Documentary". Variety. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (May 8, 2025). "Cannes Adds Further Titles To 2025 Selection Including Eugene Jarecki's Julian Assange Doc 'The Six Billion Dollar Man". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025 Lineup: Jennifer Lopez, Benedict Cumberbatch and a Boatload of First-Timers Head to Penultimate Park City Edition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (December 20, 2024). "Julian Assange Documentary Pulled From Sundance 2025; Director Eugene Jarecki Cites "Unexpected Developments"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2025.