War on Whistleblowers - Free Press and the National Security State (Full Documentary 2013)

Directed by Robert Greenwald, this 2013 documentary exposes the escalating threats to whistleblowers and journalists in the U.S. national security state. Highlighting four key cases—Franz Gayl on unarmored Humvees in Iraq, Thomas Drake on NSA surveillance abuses, Michael DeKort on wasteful defense spending, and Thomas Tamm on warrantless wiretapping—it reveals how government retaliation, including Espionage Act prosecutions, silences dissent despite promises of transparency. Featuring interviews with Daniel Ellsberg, Seymour Hersh, Glenn Greenwald, and others, the film critiques the Obama administration's aggressive stance, contrasting it with selective leaks for political gain. Through archival footage and personal stories, it underscores the erosion of press freedom and calls for stronger protections to safeguard democracy.