1971 (2014)

The year a few ordinary citizens took on the FBI.

1971 (2014) poster

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.

Director: Johanna Hamilton
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Philip Sheppard
Cinematography: Andreas Burgess, Kirsten Johnson
Editing: Gabriel Rhodes
Production: Maximum Pictures, Fork Films, ITVS, Big Mouth Productions, Motto Pictures, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Candescent Films, Independent Lens
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director, cointel pro

More Films by Director: Johanna Hamilton
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed 1971?
1971 was directed by Johanna Hamilton.
Who stars in 1971?
1971 stars Bonnie Raines, John Raines, Bob Williamson, Keith Forsyth, Bill Davidon, Peter Gregus.
How long is 1971?
1971 has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is 1971?
1971 is a Documentary, History film.
Where was 1971 produced?
1971 was produced in United States of America.