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The Spies Among Us

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THE SPIES AMONG US is a rare look into the inner workings of a data-driven surveillance state run by one of the most feared secret police forces the world has ever known -- East Germany's Stasi. A personal investigation into family secrets by Peter Keup, a Stasi victim-turned-historian, takes a turn when he contacts the men who ran the system. These are the first dialogues between Stasi officers and a victim ever recorded. Through these encounters a terrifying mosaic is built of the lengths people go to maintain power in a dictatorship, as well as the indomitable human spirit that seeks truth and self-determination.

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Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com Mar 25
It’s a touching blueprint to healing that does what the best documentaries do: educate while guiding us through the adversity we witness. Go to Full Review Harrison Richlin IndieWire Mar 19
B+
It’s the perfect example of the arc of history bending toward justice, but also a timely message to others who face oppressive regimes: Division is the point and can only be upended by coming together and using our history to light the way. Go to Full Review Joe Gross Austin Chronicle Mar 10
The Spies Among Us never lapses into the archive-archive-talking head closed loop that can plague historical docs. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Mar 28
This isn’t just another historical documentary. It’s a film about power, control, and the fight for personal freedom. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Mar 23
A compelling documentary Go to Full Review Tom O'Brien Next Best Picture Mar 13
8/10
The level of historical information that “The Spies Among Us” presents is impressive. Still, it wouldn’t be nearly as impactful if we didn’t identify with Peter so strongly and understand the importance that unlocking a family secret means to him. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jamie Coughlin Silverman

Director

Gabriel Silverman

Director

Jamie Coughlin Silverman

Producer

Gabriel Silverman

Producer

Gabriel Silverman

Cinematographer

Gernot Grassl

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Synopsis THE SPIES AMONG US is a rare look into the inner workings of a data-driven surveillance state run by one of the most feared secret police forces the world has ever known -- East Germany's Stasi. A personal investigation into family secrets by Peter Keup, a Stasi victim-turned-historian, takes a turn when he contacts the men who ran the system. These are the first dialogues between Stasi officers and a victim ever recorded. Through these encounters a terrifying mosaic is built of the lengths people go to maintain power in a dictatorship, as well as the indomitable human spirit that seeks truth and self-determination.
Director
Jamie Coughlin Silverman, Gabriel Silverman
Producer
Jamie Coughlin Silverman, Gabriel Silverman
Production Co
SideXSide Studios
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m