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We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists (2012)

Movie ★ 7.1 93 min

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.

Brian Knappenberger Director Brian Knappenberger Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 20, 2012
Runtime
93 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt2177843
Language
Studio
Luminant Media

Themes

Cast

Anon2World Self Anonyops Self - Anonymous Julian Assange Julian Assange Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage) Aaron Barr Self - Former Chief Executive, HBGary Federal Barrett Brown Self Adrian Chen Self Steven Levy Steven Levy Self Quinn Norton Self Stanley Cohen Self Gabriella Coleman Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists about?
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.
Who directed We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists?
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists was directed by Brian Knappenberger.
Who stars in We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists?
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists stars Anon2World, Anonyops, Julian Assange, Aaron Barr.
When was We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists released?
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists is a 2012 documentary film.
Where can I watch We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists?
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