We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists
Documentary
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2012
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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.
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Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
93 min
Release date:
20 Jan 2012
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
3 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The film is most illuminating in showing how democratic practice can still find a new voice and innovative means with each generation.
– Nicolas Rapold,
New York Times,
18 Oct 2012
fresh:
Former Frontline producer Brian Knappenberger's fascinating, incisive social history of the online network known as Anonymous ...
– Michelle Orange,
Village Voice,
16 Oct 2012
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Strong, entertaining portrait of a hard-to-pin-down online phenomenon.
– John DeFore,
Hollywood Reporter,
16 Oct 2012
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A cumulative feeling of urgency and you-are-there world-beating are key to the pic's seductive appeal, though lack of informed dissenting opinions reps an unfortunate editorial choice.
– Eddie Cockrell,
Variety,
16 Oct 2012