The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014)

PG-136/27/2014Documentary, Crime1h 45m
79%
User
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Overview

Programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz achieved groundbreaking work in social justice and political organizing. His passion for open access ensnared him in a legal nightmare that ended with the taking of his own life at the age of 26.

Brian Knappenberger

Director

Brian Knappenberger

Producer

John Dragonetti

Composer

Top Billed Cast

Aaron Swartz

Aaron Swartz

Self

Tim Berners-Lee

Tim Berners-Lee

Self

Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow

Self

Peter Eckersley

Peter Eckersley

Self

Lawrence Lessig

Lawrence Lessig

Self

Brewster Kahle

Brewster Kahle

Self

Cindy Cohn

Cindy Cohn

Self

Zoe Lofgren

Zoe Lofgren

Self

Gabriella Coleman

Gabriella Coleman

Self

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