Released Julian Assange Promotes Cannes Documentary Wearing Gaza T-Shirt

Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has appeared at the Cannes Film Festival to promote the documentary "The Six Billion Dollar Man" by Eugene Jarecki, wearing a T-shirt bearing the names of children killed in Gaza. Assange, who was released from a high-security British prison last year after a plea deal with the U.S. government, has not spoken to the media, with his wife Stella Assange stating he will speak when ready and noting his strong physical and mental recovery since his release. The documentary aims to offer a nuanced perspective on Assange, highlighting his dedication to exposing secretive government and corporate actions, with Jarecki describing his willingness to sacrifice years of his life for his principles as heroic. The film features personal videos provided by Stella, who served as Assange's legal advisor and partner during his time in the Ecuadorian embassy, as well as testimonies from individuals involved in surveillance against him. Notable figures such as Pamela Anderson, Edward Snowden, and human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson also appear in the film. The documentary seeks to correct misconceptions about Assange, whose work and personality remain divisive.