1971
“The year a few ordinary citizens took on the FBI.”
6.7/ 10IMDb7.314
20141h 20m
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- TTerry Neist
- BBill Davidon
- JJ. Edgar Hoover
- GGeorge McGovern
- DDaniel S. Taylor
- KKerry Malloy
- PPeter Gregus
- BBetty Medsger
- KKatharine Graham
- BBonnie Raines
Crew
- Director
- Johanna Hamilton
- Writers
- Johanna Hamilton, Gabriel Rhodes
- Producers
- Katy Chevigny, Marilyn Ness
- Production
- Maximum Pictures, Fork Films, ITVS, Big Mouth Productions, Motto Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is 1971 rated?
1971 has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 14 votes.
Who directed 1971?
1971 was directed by Johanna Hamilton.
When was 1971 released?
1971 was released in 2014.
