We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists
2012•PG•1h 33m•7.1•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Brian Knappenberger
Writer
Brian Knappenberger
Languages
English
Studio
Luminant Media
Cast
Anon2World
Self
Anonyops
Self - Anonymous
Julian Assange
Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)
Aaron Barr
Self - Former Chief Executive, HBGary Federal
Barrett Brown
Self
Adrian Chen
Self
Steven Levy
Self
Quinn Norton
Self
Stanley Cohen
Self
Gabriella Coleman
Self
Production
Company
Luminant Media
Producer
Lindsay Gillette
Producer
Kristin Lesko
Producer
Nihar Patel
Producer
Jana Triska
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