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A Good American

"How our security was sold for money"

September 23, 2015 1h 40m 7.0/10 (36 votes)

Originally released in 2015. A Good American is a documentary film. directed by Friedrich Moser.

Starring William Binney, Thomas Drake, and Edward Loomis

Synopsis

A Good American tells the story of the best code-breaker the USA ever had and how he and a small team within NSA created a surveillance tool that could pick up any electronic signal on earth, filter it for targets and render results in real-time while keeping the privacy as demanded by the US constitution.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 23, 2015 10 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (36 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Austria Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Slingshot Films
  • Blue + Green Communication

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Good American about?

A Good American tells the story of the best code-breaker the USA ever had and how he and a small team within NSA created a surveillance tool that could pick up any electronic signal on earth, filte...

Who directed A Good American?

A Good American was directed by Friedrich Moser.

How long is A Good American?

A Good American has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was A Good American released?

A Good American was released on September 23, 2015 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Good American?

The main cast of A Good American includes William Binney, Thomas Drake, Edward Loomis, Jesselyn Radack, Diane Roark.