Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Bonnie Raines
Self
John Raines
Self
Bob Williamson
Self
Keith Forsyth
Self
Bill Davidon
Self
Peter Gregus
Bill
Lauren A. Kennedy
Bonnie Raines
Jonathan Joel Brennan
Bob
Rich Graff
John Raines
Daniel S. Taylor
Keith
John Isgro
Custodian
Kerry Malloy
FBI Agent
Frequently Asked Questions
1971 was released on April 18, 2014.
The runtime of 1971 is 1h 20m.
1971 is a Documentary, History movie.
1971 has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
1971 is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
1971 was directed by Johanna Hamilton.
The main cast of 1971 includes Bonnie Raines, John Raines, Bob Williamson.
1971 is originally in English.