6.71971 · 2014
1971 (2014) is a Documentary / History film directed by Johanna Hamilton, starring Bonnie Raines, John Raines, Bob Williamson.
DocumentaryHistory
6.7Overview
Forty years before WikiLeaks and the NSA scandal, there was Media, Pennsylvania. In 1971, eight activists plotted an intricate break-in to the local FBI offices to leak stolen documents and expose the illegal surveillance of ordinary Americans in an era of anti-war activism. In this riveting heist story, the perpetrators reveal themselves for the first time, reflecting on their actions and raising broader questions surrounding security leaks in activism today.
Cast
Bonnie Raines, John Raines, Bob Williamson, Keith Forsyth, Bill Davidon, Peter Gregus, Lauren A. Kennedy, Jonathan Joel Brennan
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What is "1971" about?
Forty years before WikiLeaks and the NSA scandal, there was Media, Pennsylvania. In 1971, eight activists plotted an intricate break-in to the local FBI offices to leak stolen documents and expose the illegal surveillance of ordinary Americans in an era of anti-war activism. In this riveting heist story, the perpetrators reveal themselves for the first time, reflecting on their actions and raising broader questions surrounding security leaks in activism today.
When was "1971" released?
1971 was released in 2014.
Who stars in "1971"?
The cast includes Bonnie Raines, John Raines, Bob Williamson, Keith Forsyth.
