1971

2014
Unrated
1h 19m

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

925

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The story of a notorious 1971 activist burglary of an FBI office that led to the Bureau's numerous abuses against dissidents being exposed.The story of a notorious 1971 activist burglary of an FBI office that led to the Bureau's numerous abuses against dissidents being exposed.The story of a notorious 1971 activist burglary of an FBI office that led to the Bureau's numerous abuses against dissidents being exposed.

Director
- Johanna Hamilton
Writers
- Johanna Hamilton
- Gabriel Rhodes
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

7.3/10

925

YOUR RATING

Director
- Johanna Hamilton
Writers
- Johanna Hamilton
- Gabriel Rhodes
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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Bonnie Raines

Self - Citizens' Commission
(as Bonnie)

John Raines

Self - Citizens' Commission
(as John)

Bob Williamson

Self - Citizens' Commission
(as Bob)

Keith Forsyth

Self - Citizens' Commission
(as Keith)

Bill Davidon

Self - Citizens' Commission
(as Bill)

Betty Medsger

Self - Reporter, The Washington Post

Terry Neist

Self - Former FBI Agent

Athan Theoharis

Self - Professor of History, Marquette University

J. Edgar Hoover

Self - Director of the FBI
(archive footage)

Sanford Ungar

Self - Journalist

Ben Bradlee

Self - Executive Editor, The Washington Post
(archive footage)
(as Benjamin C. Bradlee)

Katharine Graham

Self - Publisher, The Washington Post
(archive footage)

George McGovern

Self - Senator, South Dakota
(archive footage)

Bob Dole

Self - Senator, Kansas
(archive footage)

Richard Nixon

Self - 37th President of the United States
(archive footage)

Neil Welch

Self - Former FBI Agent
(archive footage)
(voice)

Anne Flitcraft

Self

David Kairys

Self - Civil Rights Lawyer

Director
- Johanna Hamilton
Writers
- Johanna Hamilton
- Gabriel Rhodes
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Goofs
In the recreation of the crime scene which occurs during the Ali - Frazier fight of March 8th 1971, there are cut aways to another person in the building watching the fight. The fight was closed circuit only, and there was no cable TV in 1971, so anybody wanting to see the fight live either had to be in the arena or in theaters and auditoriums broadcasting the fight for a fee.

Connections
Featured in Cameraperson (2016)

Soundtracks
I Spy (For The F.B.I.)
Performed by Luther Ingram & The G-Men
Smash Records
Re-released in 1971 following the revelations of the Media Buglary

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Featured review

10/10

Hands Down the Best Documentary I've Ever Seen

Since I was a young adult in the 70's, coming upon this title was thrilling. In light of all that is going on in the world now, it's a compelling realization that we, as the people, are powerful if we stand together and stand up. This film shows regular citizens taking the risk and doing something about the injustices that they witnessed. And wow, what an impact that had! For an entertaining, nail biting experience, I highly recommend 1971. For me, it makes me proud to be in the same generation as these folks and for everyone, it is empowering.