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

Documentary • PT1H33M

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

Overview

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.

Director: Brian Knappenberger

Top Cast

  • Anon2World as Self
  • Anonyops as Self - Anonymous
  • Julian Assange as Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)
  • Aaron Barr as Self - Former Chief Executive, HBGary Federal
  • Barrett Brown as Self

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