More than 1,000 activists were targeted by the FBI's COINTELPRO program during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s for their involvement in social justice movements.
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More than 1,000 activists were targeted by the FBI's COINTELPRO program during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s for their involvement in social justice movements.
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Synopsis
Activists recount their experiences with the FBI's COunter INTELigence PROgram, known as COINTELPRO, which operated from the 1950s to the 1970s. The program targeted leaders of social justice movements, employing tactics of surveillance, imprisonment, and violence. The documentary includes rare historical footage and interviews that illustrate the extent of government actions against groups advocating for civil rights and social change. Many details of these operations remain undisclosed, raising concerns about accountability and transparency.
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Why Watch
- See firsthand accounts from activists affected by COINTELPRO.
- Find out about the FBI's illegal tactics against social movements.
- Meet the leaders targeted during the 1950s and 60s.
Did You Know
- COINTELPRO operated from the 1950s to the 1970s targeting social justice leaders.
- The FBI's actions included illegal surveillance and outright murder.
- Many crimes committed under COINTELPRO are still unknown today.
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What does COINTELPRO stand for?
COINTELPRO stands for COunter INTELigence PROgram.
What years did COINTELPRO operate?
COINTELPRO operated during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.
What were the main targets of COINTELPRO?
The main targets of COINTELPRO were leaders of social justice movements.
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