1971
2014
⭐6.7(14 votes)
1h 20m
DocumentaryHistory
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.
About 1971
1971 (2014) is a Documentary, History film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch 1971 on DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 14 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
