About this movie
- Genres:
- Documentary
- Language:
- English
- Running time:
- 1:34:48
- Partner rating:
- Released:
- Oct 30, 2012
Cast & Crew
Directors
- Brian Knappenberger
Producers
- Brian Knappenberger
Writers
- Brian Knappenberger
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists
Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes
71%
percent positive reviews
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Nicolas Rapold, New York TimesThe film is most illuminating in showing how democratic practice can still find a new voice and innovative means with each generation.
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Michelle Orange, Village Voice
Former Frontline producer Brian Knappenberger's fascinating, incisive social history of the online network known as Anonymous ...
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John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter
Strong, entertaining portrait of a hard-to-pin-down online phenomenon.
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Eddie Cockrell, Variety
A cumulative feeling of urgency and you-are-there world-beating are key to the pic's seductive appeal, though lack of informed dissenting opinions reps an unfortunate editorial choice.
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