We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists reveals the story of the radical ‘hacktivist’ collective Anonymous, describing the inner workings and beliefs of an organisation that sees itself as a protector of free speech. Deeply motivated by a diverse range of issues, such as police brutality, copyright abuse, and online censorship, the group has organised both offline and online protests. These have included cyberattacks on various foreign governments, particularly during the Arab Spring, as well as providing technical support to the Occupy movement.

The individuals who form Anonymous consider themselves independent activists and defenders of free speech. Using a variety of disruptive tools, the group has protested against numerous human rights issues, including threats to personal privacy and internet freedom. They are a legion of masked geeks, pranksters, concerned citizens, and hackers who have sought to redefine civil disobedience for the digital age. We Are Legion explores the complex culture and history of Anonymous through interviews with its members.