We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

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Release DateJanuary 20, 2012
Runtime1h 33m
StatusReleased
ProductionLuminant Media
LanguagesEnglish
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We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Brian Knappenberger
Brian Knappenberger

Featured Cast

Anon2World

Self

Anonyops

Self - Anonymous

Julian Assange

Julian Assange

Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)

Aaron Barr

Self - Former Chief Executive, HBGary Federal

Barrett Brown

Self

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