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We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

2012 · 93 min

A brisk, eye-opening tour through internet rebellion that feels like a lively history lesson with a mischievous streak.

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.

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • technology
  • rebellion
  • freedom
  • politics
  • identity
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Action4
Horror1
Humour4
Realism9
Romance0
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Genres
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Directed by
Brian Knappenberger
Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
93 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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