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Bonnie Raines | ... |
Herself
(as Bonnie)
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John Raines | ... |
Himself
(as John)
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Bob Williamson | ... |
Himself
(as Bob)
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Keith Forsyth | ... |
Himself
(as Keith)
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Bill Davidon | ... |
Himself
(as Bill)
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Betty Medsger | ... |
Herself, reporter, The Washington Post
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Terry Neist | ... |
Himself, former FBI agent
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Athan Theoharis | ... |
Himself, professor of history, Marquette University
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J. Edgar Hoover | ... |
Himself, director of the FBI
(archive footage)
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Sanford Ungar | ... |
Himself, journalist
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Benjamin C. Bradlee | ... |
Himself, executive editor, The Washington Post
(archive footage)
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Katharine Graham | ... |
Herself, publisher, The Washington Post
(archive footage)
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George McGovern | ... |
Himself, senator, South Dakota
(archive footage)
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Bob Dole | ... |
Himself, senator, Kansas
(archive footage)
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Richard Nixon | ... |
Himself
(archive footage)
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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. Written by Anonymous
Having marched for peace in the late 60's and early 70's I was thrilled by this film!
Smart, committed people penetrated the impenetrable fortress!
I hope they inspire others to uphold true American ideals and non violently oppose abuses of power.
These people are heroic American patriots and their story is a vital part of our history.
This film moved me in a deep way. I'll never forget it.
I'm grateful to the film makers and especially to the brave people who skillfully undertook this action and generously came forward to tell their tale all these years later!