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1971

2014 · 80 min Documentary History
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 2014
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, History
Director Johanna Hamilton
Runtime 80 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (14 votes)

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1971 has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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A 2014 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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