1971
1971
6.7/10 by 14 users
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.
Released Apr 18, 2014
Runtime 1h 20min
Genre Documentary, History
Actor Bonnie Raines, John Raines, Bob Williamson
Director Johanna Hamilton
Production Maximum Pictures