1971
First aired on Apr 18, 2014
Runtime: 80mins
70%Genres: Documentary, History
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Bonnie Raines | Self
John Raines | Self
Bob Williamson | Self
Keith Forsyth | Self
Bill Davidon | Self
Peter Gregus | Bill
Featured Crew
Johanna Hamilton | Director
Gabriel Rhodes | Writer
Marilyn Ness | Producer
Katy Chevigny | Producer
Johanna Hamilton | Writer
Philip Sheppard | Original Music Composer
