Mr. Assange has made it known that he deplores the film, and no wonder. To her credit, “Risk” expands that flow, even though the info she may have been seeking wasn’t what she found. “Most people who have very strong principled stances don’t survive for long,” Mr. Assange tells Ms. Poitras. Back in his country manor, Mr. Assange listens grudgingly to a legal coach’s advice on how to discuss his charges in court without resorting to hostile language. “Who is after you, Mr. Assange?” Her inquiry provokes an outpouring that won’t be stanched.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 04, 2017 17:48 UTC