COINTELPRO 101
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Liz Derias
Self / Narrator (voice)
Bob Boyle
Self - Attorney
Jose Lopez
Self - Puerto Rican Cultural Center
Lucy Rodriguez
Self - Puerto Rican Independentista / Former Political Prisoner
Ward Churchill
Self - Native American Activist/Author
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Self - Native American Activist/Author
Leonard Peltier
Self - Political Prisoner
Ricardo Romero
Self - Al Frente de Lucha; Greeley, CO
Francísco "Kiko" Martinez
Self - Chicano/Mexicano Activist & Attorney
Priscilla Falcon
Self - Professor, Hispanic Studies, U. of Northern Colorado
Muhammad Ahmad
Self - Revolutionary Action Movement (RAM)
J. Edgar Hoover
Self (archive footage)
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Kwame Ture
Self (archive footage)
Akinyele Umoja
Self - Professor, African American Studies, Georgia State U.
Geronimo Pratt
Self - Black Panther Party / Former Political Prisoner
Laura Whitehorn
Self - Activist / Former Political Prisoner
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Lincoln Bergman
- Original Score
- Camilo Landau
- Original Title
- COINTELPRO 101
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- The Freedom Archives
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lincoln Bergman
Camilo Landau
Claude Marks, Anita Johnson, Andres Alegría, Prentis Hemphill
Department Leadership Roster
Camilo Landau
Original Music Composer
Claude Marks
Producer
Anita Johnson
Producer
Andres Alegría
Producer
Lincoln Bergman
Writer
Prentis Hemphill
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About COINTELPRO 101
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed COINTELPRO 101?
COINTELPRO 101 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in COINTELPRO 101?
The principal cast of COINTELPRO 101 includes Liz Derias, Bob Boyle, Jose Lopez, Lucy Rodriguez, Ward Churchill.
When was COINTELPRO 101 released and how long is it?
COINTELPRO 101 was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for COINTELPRO 101?
The original motion picture soundtrack for COINTELPRO 101 was composed by Camilo Landau.