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The Panama Chronicles

2 Details: 2017
HD
Available in Russian, with English subtitles,
in Spanish and Arabic languages

In 2016, the Panama Papers story broke in a media firestorm, sending the mighty of the world into a panic, as stolen financial info from offshore companies began to appear in the press. But who is ultimately behind the leak and the news stories. What are their underlying motives? Explore the possibilities with leading experts in the Panama Papers.

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The Panama Chronicles (Part 1) 48:514 The first instalment of the Panama Papers explores the origin of the hack and shows how the stolen information made its way to the public. It takes a look at ICIJ, the group of journalists that led the investigation, as well as their choice of material to publish. You’ll also meet some of the victims and learn how their lives were affected.

The Panama Chronicles (Part 2) 48:421 The second instalment of the Panama Papers takes an in-depth look at the offshore legal firm whose data was hacked and its founders. It also speculates on who could have stolen the information, as well as how and why. Finally, the film looks at who might have ultimately been behind the leak and explores possible motivations.