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We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists is a 2012 documentary film about the workings and beliefs of the self-described "hacktivist" collective, Anonymous . Synopsis. The film was written and directed by Brian Knappenberger and features the story of Anonymous assumed to stem from the imageboard 4chan.
- Luminant Media
- Brian Knappenberger
- Brian Knappenberger
- John Dragonetti
Anonymous uses the phrase "We are Legion" to declare their hacktivist mission against corrupt corporations, government, and banks. The phrase comes from a biblical story of a demon-possessed man and has sinister implications for Wall Street.
Oct 30, 2012 · A documentary on the self-described "hacktivist" collective, Anonymous, and their online activism. Learn about their origins, beliefs, targets, and controversies through interviews, archive footage, and reenactments.
- (10K)
- Documentary
- Brian Knappenberger
- 2012-10-30
Learn about the history and impact of Anonymous, the radical "hacktivist" collective that has redefined civil disobedience for the digital age. Watch the trailer and find out how to license the film for educational or international rights.
The film explores the historical roots of early hacktivist groups like Cult of the Dead Cow and Electronic. We Are Legion takes us inside the world of Anonymous, the radical 'hacktivist' collective that has redefined civil disobedience for the digital age.
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