We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists backdrop

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists 2012 Directed by Brian Knappenberger

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Company Luminant Media
Release Date 20 January 2012
93 mins
Cast
Anonyops Self - Anonymous
Julian Assange Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)
Aaron Barr Self - Former Chief Executive, HBGary Federal