Nobody Wants to Talk About Jacob Appelbaum is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Jamie Kastner and released in 2024. The film centres on Jacob Appelbaum, the controversial hacktivist, including addressing the sexual misconduct allegations against Appelbaum.
The film was presented in private industry screenings at film festivals in the U.S. and Canada in 2023,Adam Benzine, "Doc ‘Nobody Wants to Talk About Jacob Appelbaum’ Gets Buyers Screening at Toronto". Variety, September 7, 2023. before being broadcast by Documentary in March 2024. It was also subsequently screened at the 2024 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival,Jack Dunn, "San Francisco Jewish Film Festival Sets Premieres Including ‘www.rachelormont.com,’ ‘Torah Tropical’". Variety, June 5, 2024. and was added to the CBC Gem streaming platform in June.Brad Wheeler, "Beguiling new documentary puts WikiLeaks star Jacob Appelbaum in the spotlight". The Globe and Mail, June 13, 2024.
Awards Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Canadian Screen Awards 2025 Best Documentary Program Jamie Kastner, Laura Baron Kastner Pat Mullen, "The Tragically Hip, Okurimono Lead Canadian Screen Award Documentary Nominees". Point of View, March 26, 2025. Best Direction in a Documentary Program Jamie Kastner Best Original Music in a Documentary Tom Third Best Writing in a Documentary Program Jamie Kastner
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