This razor-sharp biopic recounts the efforts of National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden to expose illegal mass surveillance of civilians within the United States. After copying classified documents, Snowden plots out how to leak the materials. 3 time Academy Award winning director Oliver Stone (Platoon, Natural Born Killers, Wall Street, JFK, The Doors) tackles one of the most important and fascinating true story of the 21st century.