The Internet's own boy [DVD] / Filmbuff and Participant Media present ; in association with Luminant Media and Unjustus Films ; a film by Brian Knappenberger ; produced, written and directed by Brian Knappenberger.
Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cindy Cohn. Originally released as a motion picture in 2014. Special features: Deleted scenes; Trailer.
Summary:
Aaron Swartz was a programming prodigy who helped shape the digital landscape of today. He helped develop the internet protocol RSS and was a co-founder of Reddit. Chronicling his pioneering efforts crusading for open access and free speech and the resulting legal nightmare and tragedy that ensued, the documentary is a dynamic and moving portrait of a brilliant tech millionaire who renounced the values of Silicon Valley startup culture and used technology to tirelessly fight for social justice.
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