Snowden (2016)
Snowden (2016), directed by Oliver Stone, is a biographical political thriller based on the true story of Edward Snowden, a former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor who exposed government surveillance programs. The film follows Snowden’s journey from a patriotic citizen to a whistleblower, revealing the U.S. government’s mass surveillance practices and their violation of privacy rights. As Snowden becomes disillusioned, he decides to leak classified documents, sparking international controversy. The film explores themes of privacy, government overreach, and the cost of revealing uncomfortable truths. Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as Snowden, offering a compelling portrayal of the controversial figure.
