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

01/20/2012 (US) • 1h 33m

Documentary

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.

Top Billed Cast

Anonyops

Self - Anonymous

Julian Assange

Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)

Aaron Barr

Self - Former Chief Executive, HBGary Federal


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

hacker

cyber

hacking

anti-globalization

anti authority

activism

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