Johanna Hamilton

director, '1971'

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Director of the documentary 1971

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Thanks to Edward Snowden, we all now know about the N.S.A.’s massive electronic spying program -- though it’s surprising how many people seem to have responded to the revelations with…

'1971': Documentary Profiles Activists Who Uncovered Hoover-Era Surveillance

Thanks to Edward Snowden, we all now know about the N.S.A.’s massive electronic spying program -- though it’s surprising how many people seem to have responded to the revelations with…

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