Review of 1971 (2014) by Mike L — 28 Mar 2015

This excellent documentary is almost a prequel to Watergate. FBI and internal surveliance. Aren't you glad this never happened again?!

This review of 1971 (2014) was written by Mike L on 28 Mar 2015.

1971 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Leslie Felperin (768) for Guardian (4,584) on 03 Jun 2015

Well worth seeking out, especially for anyone with an interest in activism and counterculture history…

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By John B (4,244) on 16 Dec 2016

An excellent doc about the great whistle blowing of the 70s - uncovering the mass surveillance undertaken by the FBI on ordinary American citizens…

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By Doris Toumarkine (464) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 06 Feb 2015

[1971] benefits mightily from superb re-enactments, the palpable integrity of its activist band of break-in artists, and some Rififi-like suspenseful…

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By Richard Brody (868) for New Yorker (1,403) on 02 Feb 2015

The story, including its cat-and-mouse aftermath, adds the intricate excitement of a thriller to righteous historical outrage…

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By Brad K (89) on 15 Mar 2015

A reminder that it is never a good idea to hand over to much power to any group or agency for the illusion of safety…

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By Todd Jorgenson (1,852) for Cinemalogue (704) on 06 Feb 2015

It might seem like a history lesson, but this compelling documentary has plenty of contemporary relevance…

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By John Locanthi (15) for Willamette Week (516) on 05 Mar 2015

Minor quibbles aside, it's an important documentary…

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By Karen M (410) on 03 Feb 2015

I saw 1971 at its Tribeca premiere - the audience was stunned by the story and the quality of the film. Such a worthy film…

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By Robert Lloyd (25) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 03 Jun 2015

In her recounting, a strange and lively atmosphere of outrage, enthusiasm and paranoia, Hamilton has made of her tale a kind of real-life,…

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By Bryce K (31) on 03 Feb 2015

One of the best documentaries I've seen. Compelling, artfully told, and SO RELEVANT, without melodrama or sensationalism…

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