'Winner' Biopic Premieres at Sundance, Humanizes Whistleblower Reality Winner

Emilia Jones stars in the film, which explores the life and motivations of Reality Winner, an Air Force veteran charged under the Espionage Act for leaking classified information.

Emilia Jones stars in the biopic 'Winner', which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and is currently seeking U.S. distribution.
The film is the third produced about Reality Winner, an Air Force veteran and military contractor who was arrested and charged under the Espionage Act for leaking classified information to the media.
'Winner' takes a long view of Winner's life, from 2001 to her release from prison in 2021, and is invested in humanizing her character.
The film explores Winner's motivations and the consequences of her actions, but some critics argue it glosses over the complexities of her decision-making and the impact on her family.
Despite the controversy surrounding Winner's actions, the film portrays her as a figure of uncomplicated heroism, raising questions about the U.S. government's response and the wider implications for whistleblowers.