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The Story of the Hacktivists

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

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.

Credits

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists Cast

Name Character
Julian Assange He was 40, now 52 years old as Himself - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists Crew

Name Department
John Dragonetti as Original Music Composer. Sound
Brian Knappenberger as Director. He was 59 (now 71) years old Directing
Brian Knappenberger as Producer. He was 59 (now 71) years old Production
Brian Knappenberger as Writer. He was 59 (now 71) years old Writing
Lindsay Gillette as Producer. Production
Kristin Lesko as Producer. Production
Nihar Patel as Producer. Production
Jana Triska as Producer. Production
Sasa Woodruff as Producer. Production
Lincoln Else as Director of Photography. Camera
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We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists (12 years)

The Story of the Hacktivists

  • Release day: Friday, January 20, 2012
  • Runtime: 93 minutes