Citizenfour

Overview

In June 2013, filmmaker Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald traveled to Hong Kong to meet whistleblower Edward Snowden. Poitras documented their encounters, capturing the tense atmosphere as Snowden revealed shocking details about government surveillance programs. As the meetings progressed, the gravity of his disclosures became clear, sparking global debates on privacy and security. The documentary offers an intimate look at Snowden's motivations and the risks he faced, ultimately framing a pivotal moment in modern history regarding individual rights and state power.