Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Assange's Victory: 'The Six Billion Dollar Man' Doc Chronicles Wikileaks' Impact
A new documentary, 'The Six Billion Dollar Man', tells the story of how Wikileaks and its founder Julian Assange exposed secrets and fought against the U.S. government.
Assange won a big legal battle, and the film won awards at a famous movie festival.
It will be shown in theaters soon.
Eugene Jarecki's documentary 'The Six Billion Dollar Man' explores Wikileaks' revelations and Julian Assange's legal battle with the U.S.
The film documents the U.S. government's attempts to destroy Assange and Wikileaks, spending up to $6 billion
Assange attended the world premiere at Cannes, where the film won the L'Oeil d'or prize and a Golden Globe for documentary
Assange pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Espionage Act in a plea bargain, questioning the law's legality under the First Amendment
The film is set for an Oscar-qualifying run this year before a wider theatrical release in 2026
- Who
- Julian Assange, Eugene Jarecki
- What
- Wikileaks revelations, legal battle, documentary film
- When
- 2007-2025
- Where
- Iraq, London, Cannes Film Festival
- Why
- To expose classified information, fight for freedom of speech
Supporters of Assange and Wikileaks
U.S. Government and Critics of Wikileaks
Legality of Espionage Act
Supporters of Assange and Wikileaks
Assange argues the Espionage Act violates the First Amendment
U.S. Government and Critics of Wikileaks
U.S. government maintains the act is necessary for national security
- Documentary Title
- The Six Billion Dollar Man
- Director
- Eugene Jarecki
- Premiere
- Cannes Film Festival, May 2025
- Awards
- L'Oeil d'or prize, Golden Globe for Documentary
- Release
- Oscar-qualifying run in 2025, wider release in 2026