The Release (2016)

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In July 2015, former State Department intelligence analyst Stephen Kim was released after serving 11 months in federal prison. Once a rising star and leading expert on North Korea and nuclear disarmament, Kim fought the US government’s harsh prosecution for four years before pleading guilty to charges of mishandling classified information in violation of the Espionage Act. After losing his home, family, friends and career, Stephen recounts his time in prison and contemplates what to do with the beginning of the rest of his life. Filmed several months after Stephen’s return from prison, The Release is a follow-up to The Surrender.

Director: Stephen T. Maing
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Release about?
In July 2015, former State Department intelligence analyst Stephen Kim was released after serving 11 months in federal prison. Once a rising star and leading expert on North Korea and nuclear disarmament, Kim fought the US government’s harsh prosecution for four years before pleading guilty to charges of mishandling classified information in violation of the Espionage Act. After losing his home, family, friends and career, Stephen recounts his time in prison and contemplates what to do with the beginning of the rest of his life. Filmed several months after Stephen’s return from prison, The Release is a follow-up to The Surrender.
Who directed The Release?
The Release was directed by Stephen T. Maing.
Who stars in The Release?
The Release stars Stephen Kim.
How long is The Release?
The Release has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is The Release?
The Release is a Documentary film.