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.

Average Score : 67

The year a few ordinary citizens took on the FBI.

Status: Released

Release Date: 2014-04-18

Geners Documentary History

Production Companies Maximum Pictures Fork Films ITVS Big Mouth Productions Motto Pictures JustFilms / Ford Foundation Candescent Films Independent Lens

Production Countries United States of America,

Run time: 80 minutes

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