We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

2012 1h 33m EN

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★7.1TMDB · 357

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brian Knappenberger
Writers: Brian Knappenberger
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brian Knappenberger, shot by Lincoln Else. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Dragonetti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Anon2World and Anonyops and Julian Assange carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2177843 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Brian Knappenberger directs. Lincoln Else behind the camera. John Dragonetti scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 14 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Brian Knappenberger, shot by Lincoln Else. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by John Dragonetti. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Anon2World and Anonyops and Julian Assange carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt2177843 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.