1971(2014)
The year a few ordinary citizens took on the FBI.
1971 Synopsis
Forty years before WikiLeaks and the NSA scandal, there was Media, Pennsylvania. In 1971, eight activists plotted an intricate break-in to the local FBI offices to leak stolen documents and expose the illegal surveillance of ordinary Americans in an era of anti-war activism. In this riveting heist story, the perpetrators reveal themselves for the first time, reflecting on their actions and raising broader questions surrounding security leaks in activism today.
1971 (2014) is a documentary and history film directed by Johanna Hamilton, released on April 18, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Bonnie Raines, John Raines, Bob Williamson and Keith Forsyth. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Johanna Hamilton
- Writers:
- Gabriel Rhodes, Johanna Hamilton
- Producers:
- Katy Chevigny, Marilyn Ness
- Cinematographer:
- Kirsten Johnson
- Composer:
- Philip Sheppard
- Production:
- Maximum Pictures, Fork Films, ITVS, Big Mouth Productions, Motto Pictures, JustFilms / Ford Foundation, Candescent Films, Independent Lens
- Status:
- Released
1971 Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Bonnie Raines
Bonnie Raines
as Self
- John Raines
John Raines
as Self
- Bob Williamson
Bob Williamson
as Self
- Keith Forsyth
Keith Forsyth
as Self
- Bill Davidon
Bill Davidon
as Self
- Peter Gregus
Peter Gregus
as Bill
- Lauren A. Kennedy
Lauren A. Kennedy
as Bonnie Raines
- Jonathan Joel Brennan
Jonathan Joel Brennan
as Bob
Rich Graff
as John Raines
- Daniel S. Taylor
Daniel S. Taylor
as Keith
- John Isgro
John Isgro
as Custodian
Kerry Malloy
as FBI Agent
Key crew
Directed by Johanna Hamilton, written by Gabriel Rhodes and Johanna Hamilton, produced by Katy Chevigny and Marilyn Ness.
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1971 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 14 ratings.
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1971 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 1971 online?
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1971 (2014) is available to stream on DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 1971?
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The main cast of 1971 (2014) includes Bonnie Raines, John Raines, Bob Williamson, Keith Forsyth and Bill Davidon. The film was directed by Johanna Hamilton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 1971 released?
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1971 was released on April 18, 2014 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is 1971 worth watching?
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1971 (2014) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.