Despite being detained, silenced and hidden from public view in maximum security Belmarsh Prison, multi-award-winning Australian journalist and publisher Julian Assange has become one of the loudest voices for free speech of our times. He has also risked everything to bring truth to light.
‘THE TRUST FALL: JULIAN ASSANGE’ examines the meaning and significance of the insights that WikiLeaks shared with the world, the resulting behaviour of the governments involved, the extraordinary personal risk taken by Assange, and the wider fundamental issues around press freedom that affect all of us and our right to know. Examining the motives of this peace activist and innovator, this astounding, shocking and inspiring film invites viewers to embark on a journey of understanding, where the circumstances are unprecedented, and the destination unexpected.
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Kym Staton is an Australian filmmaker, writer, and activist. He is best known as the director of The Trust Fall: Julian Assange (2023), his debut feature documentary. Staton has a background in music and creative arts and has long been engaged in social justice causes, environmental issues, and freedom of information. Before moving into filmmaking, he founded the Films For Change platform, curating and promoting socially conscious films worldwide. His work reflects a strong advocacy approach, combining storytelling with activism, focusing on human rights, press freedom, and transparency.
