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In 1971, a group of activists infiltrated an FBI office and made off with damaging files revealing the agency's controversial COINTELPRO program, which involved illegal surveillance and disruption of political organizations. The theft triggered Congressional inquiries and brought attention to government overreach. Years later, the participants recount their motivations and the impact of this act of defiance, offering a revealing look at a pivotal moment in American history and the individuals who risked everything to expose it.

In 1971, a group of activists infiltrated an FBI office and made off with damaging files revealing the agency's controversial COINTELPRO program, which involved illegal surveillance and disruption of political organizations. The theft triggered Congressional inquiries and brought attention to government overreach. Years later, the participants recount their motivations and the impact of this act of defiance, offering a revealing look at a pivotal moment in American history and the individuals who risked everything to expose it.

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Ratings and Reviews for 1971

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73

Metascore

7.8

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Rotten Tomatoes
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97%

TOMATOMETER

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78%

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IMDb

8.2 /10

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TMDB

67

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1971 Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Documentary HD

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