Michael Brissenden
The New Space Age
Are we on the cusp of a revolution in space exploration? ‘It’s not just a boom – it’s a frenzy’ – space exploration is captivating the imaginations of entrepreneurs and national governments alike, as the race is on to push the boundaries of mankind’s spacefaring technology. From Elon Musk’s plan to settle humans on Mars to Richard Branson’s ambitions for commercial space tourism, new interests are picking up where the Cold War space race petered out. But mankind’s final frontier may not be as utopian as the visionaries of the past imagined, as new geopolitical tensions emerge in the quest for dominance amongst the stars.
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Hero or Villain: The Prosecution of Julian Assange
Julian Assange is one of the most influential figures to emerge this century. The Australian born founder of WikiLeaks has harnessed the technology of the digital age to unleash an information war against governments and corporations. Now facing extradition to the US on espionage charges and with his legal fight in full swing, Assange supporters, even some of his critics, warn his prosecution marks a very dangerous chapter for freedom of speech and the public’s right to know.This documentary investigates the momentous events that have led to this moment and what emerges is a picture of a polarising figure lauded and dismissed as a hero and a villain.
Apple TVHero or Villain: The Prosecution of Julian Assange
Julian Assange is one of the most influential figures to emerge this century. The Australian born founder of WikiLeaks has harnessed the technology of the digital age to unleash an information war against governments and corporations. Now facing extradition to the US on espionage charges and with his legal fight in full swing, Assange supporters, even some of his critics, warn his prosecution marks a very dangerous chapter for freedom of speech and the public’s right to know.This documentary investigates the momentous events that have led to this moment and what emerges is a picture of a polarising figure lauded and dismissed as a hero and a villain.
Apple TVThe New Space Age
Are we on the cusp of a revolution in space exploration? ‘It’s not just a boom – it’s a frenzy’ – space exploration is captivating the imaginations of entrepreneurs and national governments alike, as the race is on to push the boundaries of mankind’s spacefaring technology. From Elon Musk’s plan to settle humans on Mars to Richard Branson’s ambitions for commercial space tourism, new interests are picking up where the Cold War space race petered out.
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