Documentary
United States of America
Enemies of the State is a 2020 documentary film directed by Sonia Kennebeck and produced by Ines Hofmann Kanna that explores the story of Matt DeHart, a young man who became the target of a government investigation after he allegedly hacked into classified government files.
The film begins by introducing the DeHart family and their background as military members, and then delves into Matt's childhood, where he developed a fascination for computers and the online world.
As he became involved with the Anonymous hacker collective, Matt's online activities began to attract the attention of the U.S. government. He was detained in Canada and later deported to the U.S., where he faced a myriad of charges, including possession of child pornography.
But as his family and legal team began to delve deeper into the case, they uncovered evidence of corruption and government espionage. The film exposes the various twists and turns in the case, including the questionable tactics used by government officials to obtain evidence and the possible involvement of the CIA in the case.
Through interviews with Matt, his family, and his legal team, Enemies of the State provides a gripping look at the intersection of technology, government surveillance, and individual rights. The film ultimately raises important questions about the limits of government power and the right to privacy in the digital age.
