We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists
- 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.
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists is a 2012 documentary that explores Anonymous and the broader hacktivist movement, tracing its evolution from early groups like Cult of the Dead Cow through Anonymous' emergence on 4chan to its role as a global force in digital civil disobedience. The film features interviews with hacktivists, former prisoners, academics, and activists involved in major online operations.
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Follow an actor to track their next projects- Anon2WorldSelf
- AnonyopsSelf - Anonymous
Julian AssangeSelf - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)- Aaron BarrSelf - Former Chief Executive, HBGary Federal
- Barrett BrownSelf
- Adrian ChenSelf
Steven LevySelf- Quinn NortonSelf
- Stanley CohenSelf
- Gabriella ColemanSelf
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When was We Are Legion released?
The documentary was released on January 20, 2012.
What does the film cover?
It traces the history of hacktivism from early groups like Cult of the Dead Cow and Electronic Disturbance Theater through Anonymous' origins on 4chan, examining how the movement evolved into a global force for digital activism.
Who is interviewed in the documentary?
The film includes interviews with Anonymous members, formerly imprisoned hacktivists, people facing trial, writers, academics, and key participants in various online raids and operations.
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