1971
The year a few ordinary citizens took on the FBI.
2014 1 hour 20 minutesThe year a few ordinary citizens took on the FBI.
2014 1 hour 20 minutes
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.
18th April 2014
12 years ago
1 hour 20 minutes
Finishes at 6:40am
3 wins & 3 nominations
7.3/10
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