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

Directed by Brian Knappenberger1h 33mDocumentary

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.

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PG
Year
2012
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
20 January 2012
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Anon2World
Self
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Anonyops
Self - Anonymous
Julian Assange
Julian Assange
Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)
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Aaron Barr
Self - Former Chief Executive, HBGary Federal
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Barrett Brown
Self
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Adrian Chen
Self
Steven Levy
Steven Levy
Self
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Quinn Norton
Self
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Stanley Cohen
Self
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Gabriella Coleman
Self

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