The New Yorker: "This documentary, from 2014, by Johanna Hamilton, unpacks a crucial but little-known episode in modern political and journalistic history." 1971Sharon ReavesJuly 22, 2020
Village Voice on 1971: "A meditation on how felonies carried out to expose greater evils should be less punishable." 1971David PiperniSeptember 30, 2014
Time Out: "1971 offers a remarkable insight into people power in action." 1971David PiperniAugust 26, 2014
New Yorker: "1971, including its cat-and-mouse aftermath, adds the intricate excitement of a thriller to righteous historical outrage." 1971David PiperniJuly 21, 2014
Hollywood Reporter: "1971 wins ABC Videosource Award at IDA Documentary Awards." 1971Sharon ReavesJune 6, 2014
New York Times: "In 1971, Stolen Files Reveal Spying on Antiwar Activists." 1971David PiperniJune 6, 2014
The Guardian: "4 stars...1971 is a compelling documentary about a real-life FBI scandal." 1971Sharon ReavesJune 6, 2014
Financial Times: "1971 is an enthralling documentary about the burglary that lifted the lid on nefarious FBI activities." 1971David PiperniJune 6, 2014