- Portrayed by Melissa Leo in Snowden (2016).
- Laura Poitras had a romantic relationship with computer security researcher, activist, and journalist Jacob Appelbaum, after the filming phase was over for her documentary film project about WikiLeaks which resulted in the feature Risk (2016). She often mentions Appelbaum in her book "Astro Noise" using the affectionate form 'Jake'. The opening photo in "Astro Noise" shows Poitras stretched out on a daybed in the sunlight and is credited to Appelbaum.
- Lives in Berlin, Germany.
- One of 115 invitees to join AMPAS in 2007.
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