Directed by Jason Bourque Original language(s) English Distributor The Pirate Bay Director Jason Bourque | Country of origin Canada Producer(s) Travis Doering Initial release 2014 Budget 1.7 million USD | |
Starring Kevin Zegers
Michael Shanks
Carmen Aguirre Cast Kevin Zegers, Michael Shanks, Carmen Aguirre | ||
Classified: The Edward Snowden Story was a 2014 feature film by Jason Bourque and Travis Doering starring Kevin Zegers, Michael Shanks and Carmen Aguirre.
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Plot
Classified: The Edward Snowden Story told the story of Edward Snowden starting from the time he enlisted in the US army. In this 2 hour feature, they explore the events leading up to the release of classified information on the National Security Agency's various surveillance programs.
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Funding & Cancellation
Classified: The Edward Snowden Story was financed via crowdfunding on the popular website Kickstarter and was scheduled to be released under the creative commons licence for free on September 19, 2014 via The Pirate Bay. In January 2014 the producers announced that "Classified" would be split into two separate projects one titled "Vulnerability", a documentary that focuses on IT security and the internet. The second, a feature film based on Snowden’s life that would be produced in cooperation with likeminded production companies and film distributors in the near future. In January 2014 existing backers from "Classified" had the option to transfer their donations to "Vulnerability" or have the funds fully refunded. "Vulnerability" began filming in Vancouver, British Columbia on March 10, 2014.