In the early 1980s, the Vancouver 5 were a group of Canadians convicted of bombing the Litton Systems plant in Toronto, where components for Cruise Missiles were being made, as well as several Red Hot Video stores, who were accused of selling violent pornography. Now, over twenty years later, Ann Hansen, who served seven years for her involvement, tells the true gripping saga of the anarchist guerilla group.

From its origins in the Canadian anarchist and counter-cultural milieu of the late 70s/early 80s; to going underground into a clandestine life of arms drills, explosive practice, stealing cars, and attempted armored car heists; to the massive reaction and surveillance of a State that felt (understandably) very much under attack; to the subsequent "trial by media" of those involved. This is very real, incredible revolutionary "true-crime" tale of unrepentant action.

Included are Communiqués issued for all the actions and Ann Hansen's "Statement To The Court Before Sentencing." A triumph of storytelling, history, and a very real debate about movement tactics, goals, and vision.