Nobody Wants to Talk About Jacob Appelbaum
| Nobody Wants to Talk About Jacob Appelbaum | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jamie Kastner |
| Screenplay by | Jamie Kastner |
| Produced by | Jamie Kastner Laura Baron Kastner |
| Starring | Jacob Appelbaum |
| Edited by | Michael Hannan |
| Music by | Tom Third |
Production company | Cave 7 Productions |
| Distributed by | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Nobody Wants to Talk About Jacob Appelbaum is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Jamie Kastner and released in 2024.[1] The film centres on Jacob Appelbaum, the controversial co-founder of WikiLeaks, including addressing the sexual misconduct allegations against Appelbaum.[1]
The film was presented in private industry screenings at film festivals in the U.S. and Canada in 2023,[2] before being broadcast by Documentary in March 2024. It was also subsequently screened at the 2024 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival,[3] and was added to the CBC Gem streaming platform in June.[4]
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2025 | Best Documentary Program | Jamie Kastner, Laura Baron Kastner | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Direction in a Documentary Program | Jamie Kastner | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Music in a Documentary | Tom Third | Nominated | |||
| Best Writing in a Documentary Program | Jamie Kastner | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b Pat Mullen (June 22, 2024). "Nobody Wants to Talk About Jacob Appelbaum Review: Where the Truth Lies?". Point of View.
- ^ Adam Benzine, "Doc ‘Nobody Wants to Talk About Jacob Appelbaum’ Gets Buyers Screening at Toronto". Variety, September 7, 2023.
- ^ Jack Dunn, "San Francisco Jewish Film Festival Sets Premieres Including ‘www.rachelormont.com,’ ‘Torah Tropical’". Variety, June 5, 2024.
- ^ Brad Wheeler, "Beguiling new documentary puts WikiLeaks star Jacob Appelbaum in the spotlight". The Globe and Mail, June 13, 2024.
- ^ Pat Mullen, "The Tragically Hip, Okurimono Lead Canadian Screen Award Documentary Nominees". Point of View, March 26, 2025.