The film Ithaka, about the quest of Julian Assange’s father to save his son, made its U.S. premiere on Sunday in New York City. It is reviewed by Joe Lauria.
A Father Fights for His Son & What’s Left of Democracy
Tag: Gabriel Shipton
WATCH: Australian Politicians on Fire For Assange
At a rally before the Parliament building in Canberra on Thursday, Australian politicians decried the British and U.S. governments’ persecution of Australian journalist Julian Assange, the imprisoned publisher of WikiLeaks, and demanded that he be released.
Craig Murray: The Film About Julian Assange
Ithaka is a heart-rending film that offers an important rebuttal to more than a decade of propaganda aimed at dehumanizing the WikiLeaks publisher.
WATCH: CN Live! — ‘The Assange Family Struggle’
Hours before Julian Assange’s extradition order Wednesday, CN Live! speaks to his father John Shipton, brother Gabriel Shipton and Ben Lawrence, director of Ithaka. Watch the replay.
What’s Next for Julian Assange?
The High Court has heard the U.S. appeal. It can agree with it, dismiss it or send it back to Magistrate’s Court. Joe Lauria looks at the possibilities.
WATCH: CN Covers Assange Movie Premiere in Sydney
Ithaka, a film about a father seeking justice for his son, has premiered at the Sydney Film Festival in Australia. Consortium News was there on opening night.
WATCH: Finale of Assange US Tour at National Press Club in Washington
The U.S. tour of Julian Assange’s father and brother culminates in a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington on Wednesday, joined by Cornel West and Ryan Grim. Watch the replay.
WATCH: Assange US Tour Comes to Minnesota
Minnesota is the next stop for Julian Assange’s father and brother on their U.S. tour. Watch the event live here Monday at 3 pm EDT.
WATCH: US Tour for Assange Hits Washington, DC
Julian Assange’s father and brother next appear at Busboys & Poets in Washington. Watch the replays here.
WATCH: US Tour For Assange, Next Stop — Philadelphia
Julian Assange’s father and brother traveled to Philadelphia on Friday on the next stop of their U.S. tour. Watch the video.