1971
“The year a few ordinary citizens took on the FBI.”
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Good to know
- Director
- Johanna Hamilton
- Release date
- 2014-04-18
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Maximum Pictures
About 1971
1971 is a 2014 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Johanna Hamilton, starring Bonnie Raines, John Raines and Bob Williamson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 1971 in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
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How long is 1971?+
1971 has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who stars in 1971?+
1971 stars Bonnie Raines, John Raines, Bob Williamson, Keith Forsyth and Bill Davidon.
When did 1971 come out?+
1971 is a 2014 movie directed by Johanna Hamilton.
What genre is 1971?+
1971 is Documentary and History film.
Who directed 1971?+
1971 was directed by Johanna Hamilton.
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