INTERVIEW - Oliver Stone at 'Snowden' Premiere - 2016 Toronto International Film Festival

The transcript discusses the importance of bringing Snowden's story to the big screen, emphasizing its historical significance and the need to humanize him beyond headlines. The speaker encourages viewers to form their own opinions after watching the movie, highlighting the wealth of information it contains. Initially apprehensive about the project, the speaker describes their eventual commitment after multiple meetings with Snowden, who is portrayed as impressive and articulate.

Why is it important to humanize Snowden according to the transcript?

• To make the story more entertaining

• To help people understand the full story beyond headlines

• To increase movie sales

• To support political candidates

What does the filmmaker suggest viewers do after watching the movie?

• Read more about Snowden

• Watch the movie twice

• Ignore the political implications

• Discuss it with friends

What does the filmmaker imply about the presidential candidates' silence on Snowden's story?

• Snowden's story is more significant than their campaigns

• They support Snowden's actions

• They consider it unimportant

• They are unaware of the story

What was the filmmaker's initial reaction to making the movie about Snowden?

• Excited and eager

• Indifferent

• Confident and assured

• Apprehensive and wary

How did the filmmaker describe Snowden after meeting him?

• Impressive and articulate

• Untrustworthy and evasive

• Boring and uninteresting

• Aggressive and confrontational