COINTELPRO 101
Originally released in 2010. COINTELPRO 101 is a documentary film. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Liz Derias, Bob Boyle, and Jose Lopez
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 7, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Top Cast
Liz Derias
as Self / Narrator (voice)
Bob Boyle
as Self - Attorney
Jose Lopez
as Self - Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Lucy Rodriguez
as Self - Puerto Rican Independentista / Former Political Prisoner
Ward Churchill
as Self - Native American Activist/Author
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
as Self - Native American Activist/Author
Leonard Peltier
as Self - Political Prisoner
Ricardo Romero
as Self - Al Frente de Lucha; Greeley, CO
Francísco "Kiko" Martinez
as Self - Chicano/Mexicano Activist & Attorney
Priscilla Falcon
as Self - Professor, Hispanic Studies, U. of Northern Colorado
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Freedom Archives
Frequently Asked Questions
What is COINTELPRO 101 about?
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 INTELigen...
How long is COINTELPRO 101?
COINTELPRO 101 has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was COINTELPRO 101 released?
COINTELPRO 101 was released on May 7, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in COINTELPRO 101?
The main cast of COINTELPRO 101 includes Liz Derias, Bob Boyle, Jose Lopez, Lucy Rodriguez, Ward Churchill.