1971

1971 (2014)

Unrated 05 Jun 2015 • Documentary, History, Thriller • 1h 19m
Loading...

On March 8th, 1971, eight ordinary citizens broke into an FBI office in Media, PA. Calling themselves the Citizens' Commission to Investigate the FBI, they removed every file in the office. Mailed anonymously, the stolen documents started to show up in newsrooms. The heist yielded a trove of damning evidence. The most significant revelation was COINTELPRO, a controversial, secret, illegal surveillance program overseen by lifelong Bureau director J. Edgar Hoover. Despite one of the largest investigations ever conducted, the FBI was unable to catch the burglars. Those responsible have never revealed their identities. Until now. For the first time the burglars have decided to speak about their actions. 1971 is their story, examining the consequences and implications of their actions - then and now.

Johanna Hamilton
Director
Johanna Hamilton, Gabriel Rhodes
Writer
Bonnie Raines, John Raines, Bob Williamson
Starring

Language: English
Awards: 3 wins & 3 nominations
Country: United States
Metacritic Score: 73
DVD Release Date:
Box Office Total:

7.3

IMDb (920 votes)
97%
Rotten Tomatoes
Loading...