We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists (2012)
Kernel Score: 78% · 345 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2012-01-20
Runtime: 93 minutes
Overview
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.
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that We Are Legion is a PG documentary about the hacktivist collective Anonymous, covering hacking and civil disobedience.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: None — No substance content indicated in the signals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Anon2World as Self
- Anonyops as Self - Anonymous
- Julian Assange as Self - Founder, WikiLeaks (archive footage)
- Aaron Barr as Self - Former Chief Executive, HBGary Federal
- Barrett Brown as Self
- Adrian Chen as Self
- Steven Levy as Self
- Quinn Norton as Self
- Stanley Cohen as Self
- Gabriella Coleman as Self
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists FAQ
Is We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists good?
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 345 audience ratings.
Is We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists OK for kids?
We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that We Are Legion is a PG documentary about the hacktivist collective Anonymous, covering hacking and civil disobedience.
What movies are like We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists?
If you liked We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists, try Zero Days, The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, Pride and Fabricated City.