1971 (2014)

  • NR
  • 04/18/2014 (US)
  • Documentary, History
  • 1h 20m

The year a few ordinary citizens took on the FBI.

Overview

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.

Johanna Hamilton

Director, Writer

Gabriel Rhodes

Writer

Cast

Bonnie Raines's headshot

Bonnie Raines

Self
John Raines's headshot

John Raines

Self
Bob Williamson's headshot

Bob Williamson

Self
Keith Forsyth's headshot

Keith Forsyth

Self
Bill Davidon's headshot

Bill Davidon

Self
Peter Gregus's headshot

Peter Gregus

Bill
Lauren A. Kennedy's headshot

Lauren A. Kennedy

Bonnie Raines
Jonathan Joel Brennan's headshot

Jonathan Joel Brennan

Bob

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