We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists (2012)

  • PG
  • 01/20/2012 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 33m

Overview

Takes us inside the world of Anonymous, the radical "hacktivist" collective that has redefined civil disobedience for the digital age. The film explores early hacktivist groups like Cult of the Dead Cow and Electronic Disturbance Theater, then moves to Anonymous' raucous beginnings on the website 4chan. Through interviews with current members, people recently returned from prison or facing trial, writers, academics, activists and major players in various "raids," the documentary traces Anonymous’ evolution from merry pranksters to a full-blown movement with a global reach, the most transformative civil disobedience of our time.

Brian Knappenberger

Director, Writer

Cast

Anon2World's headshot

Anon2World

Self
Anonyops's headshot

Anonyops

Self - Anonymous
Julian Assange's headshot

Julian Assange

Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)
Aaron Barr's headshot

Aaron Barr

Self - Former Chief Executive, HBGary Federal
Barrett Brown's headshot

Barrett Brown

Self
Adrian Chen's headshot

Adrian Chen

Self
Steven Levy's headshot

Steven Levy

Self
Quinn Norton's headshot

Quinn Norton

Self

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