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COINTELPRO 101

COINTELPRO 101

Documentary
2010, Movie, 56min
COINTELPRO 101 exposes illegal surveillance, disruption, and outright murder committed by the US government in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. “COINTELPRO” refers to the official FBI COunter INTELigence PROgram carried out to surveil, imprison, and eliminate leaders of social justice movements and to disrupt, divide, and destroy the movements as well. Many of the government's crimes are still unknown. Through interviews with activists who experienced these abuses first-hand, with rare historical footage, the film provides an educational introduction to a period of intense repression and draws relevant lessons for the present and future.
Country: United States
Cast:
Martin Luther King Jr.,
Malcolm X,
J. Edgar Hoover,
Kwame Ture
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Martin Luther King Jr.
As Self (archive footage)
Malcolm X
As Self (archive footage)
J. Edgar Hoover
As Self (archive footage)
Kwame Ture
As Self (archive footage)
Kathleen Cleaver
As Self - Black Panther Party/Attorney
Mumia Abu-Jamal
As Self (archive footage)
Fred Hampton
As Self (archive footage)
M. Wesley Swearingen
As Self - Former FBI Special Agent

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In the documentary "COINTELPRO 101," the filmmakers delve into the shocking truth behind the US government's secret operations to discredit and destroy social justice movements in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Through personal accounts from activists and rare archival footage, the film sheds light on the government's illegal tactics, including surveillance, imprisonment, and murder. As it explores this dark period in American history, "COINTELPRO 101" draws eerie parallels between past and present, urging viewers to confront the ongoing struggle for justice and freedom.

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COINTELPRO 101 was released in theaters on May 7, 2010.

 

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