Forty-five years ago, before Watergate, Wikipedia Leaks and Eric Snowden, there was Media, Pennsylvania, 1971. It was the town where eight brave souls broke into the FBI office and stole secret files and shared them with the public. In doing so they uncovered the FBI’s illegal domestic spying program COINTELPRO.
The film was produced and directed by Johanna Hamilton bringing this crucial but little known episode to life.
This riveting heist story told through a combination of exclusive interviews, rare primary documents, the investigation, and national news coverage spurs dramatic reactions. The film reveals the haunting echoes to today’s question of privacy in the era of government surveillance.
As usual, popcorn and other refreshments will also be available.
Free Admission (donations appreciated).