The movie chronicles Snowden's journey from his early days as a young and ambitious security guard to his role as a systems administrator for the CIA. Disillusioned with the CIA's unethical practices, Snowden begins to question his work, eventually deciding to leak documents to the press. The film meticulously details his interactions with journalist Glenn Greenwald (played by Edward Norton), the complexities of his relationships, and the dramatic events leading up to his decision to reveal his identity and seek asylum in Russia.
The movie chronicles Snowden's journey from his early days as a young and ambitious security guard to his role as a systems administrator for the CIA. Disillusioned with the CIA's unethical practices, Snowden begins to question his work, eventually deciding to leak documents to the press. The film meticulously details his interactions with journalist Glenn Greenwald (played by Edward Norton), the complexities of his relationships, and the dramatic events leading up to his decision to reveal his identity and seek asylum in Russia.