Edward Snowden, the infamous whistleblower on the National Security Agency is hiding away.
Edward Snowden, the infamous whistleblower on the National Security Agency is hiding away. According to a new documentary, the 31-year-old is living in an apartment in Moscow with his girlfriend Lindsay Mills, a dancer. Citizenfour gives an inside look into his life in Russia. He is interviewed in his apartment, though she doesn’t talk. Snowden’s ordeal has been challenging, but Mills has stuck by his side. The two reunited over the summer. He said, “It was an incredible reunion because she understood and that meant a lot to me.” Mills has not spoken to the media about the ordeal
Snowden is a former CIA system administrator who, in 2013, made news when he leaked classified information from the NSA. The documents revealed the surveillance tactics used by the organization, sparking controversy on the privacy of ordinary citizens. He did so while in Hong Kong, creating a big scandal and had the White House rushing to do damage control. It created ripples through the government, with questions over the role technology and security. Snowden had been living in Hawaii with Mills, but since has been living in Russia under asylum.There were rumors he had split with her, but the documentary confirmed they were very much together.
Snowden is shown living a happy and fulfilling life. He welcomes the debates sparked by his actions in leaking the documents. He currently has a 3-year permit to stay in the country and travel abroad. Snowden faces criminal charges in the United States and the public is split on their opinions of him. He has received recognition and awards for his actions, with many proclaiming him a hero, though his future is uncertain. For now, he remains in Moscow with his girlfriend. Citizenfour is directed by Lauren Poitras and will hit theatres on October 24.
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