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.

Details

Genres

Documentary, History

Language

EN

Release Date

2014-04-18

Runtime

80 min

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Cast

Bonnie Raines

John Raines

Bob Williamson

Keith Forsyth

Bill Davidon

Peter Gregus

Lauren A. Kennedy

Jonathan Joel Brennan

Rich Graff

Daniel S. Taylor