1971 2014
1971
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.
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.
Videos & Photos
All 1 Videos & 1 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Self
JR
John Raines... Self
... Self
... Self
BD
Bill Davidon... Self
PG
Peter Gregus... Bill
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Release Date:
Apr 18, 2014 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 20`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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Cast & Crew of
1971
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
... Self
JR
John Raines... Self
... Self
... Self
BD
Bill Davidon... Self
PG
Peter Gregus... Bill
... Bonnie Raines
... Bob
... John Raines
DST
Daniel S. Taylor... Keith
DB
Dennis Brito... FBI Agent
JI
John Isgro... Custodian
... FBI Agent
... #9
... Citizens' Commission
... Citizens' Commission
PD
Paul Darren... Security Guard
... Self (archive footage)
... Self
TN
Terry Neist... Self
Produced By
MN
Marilyn Ness... Producer
... Producer