We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists
7.1
2012
1h 33m
HD
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.

Top Cast

A

Anon2World

Self

A

Anonyops

Self - Anonymous

Julian Assange

Julian Assange

Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)

A

Aaron Barr

Self - Former Chief Executive, HBGary Federal

B

Barrett Brown

Self

A

Adrian Chen

Self

Steven Levy

Steven Levy

Self

Q

Quinn Norton

Self

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