We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

Directed by Brian Knappenberger

Produced by Luminant Media

201293 min7.1 / 10

A cerebral documentary exploring the rise of Anonymous as a decentralized hacktivist movement, balancing idealistic activism with the legal and ethical complexities of digital civil disobedience.

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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Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

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  • Is We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Does We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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