Review:

Citizenfour By Laura Poitras

overall review score: 4.5
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Citizenfour is a documentary film directed by Laura Poitras, which follows the journey of journalist Glenn Greenwald and filmmaker Laura Poitras as they meet Edward Snowden in Hong Kong to discuss the release of classified NSA documents.

Key Features

  • Intimate look at Edward Snowden
  • Insight into government surveillance programs
  • Highly acclaimed documentary

Pros

  • Reveals important information about government surveillance
  • Provides a deep dive into the life of Edward Snowden
  • Raises awareness about privacy issues

Cons

  • Limited focus on broader implications of surveillance
  • May not appeal to viewers who are not interested in politics or privacy issues

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Last updated: Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 01:51:34 PM UTC