WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange: Idol and public enemy no. 1 | DW Documentary

For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story. With the publication of thousands of secret US military and diplomatic documents in 2010, WikiLeaks ushered in a new information age. Suddenly, thanks to founder Julian Assange, state secrets were out in the open - and under scrutiny.

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