The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz
2014·Movie·
·1h 45min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in IL (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersFreedom Vs. ControlThe Human ConditionMoral AmbiguityJustice Vs. Revenge
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSocial Justice CausesOpen Access AdvocacyPersonal SacrificeLegal BattlesWhistleblowingPersonal StrugglesTragic DownfallOnline Activism
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Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Brian Knappenberger, Scott Sinkler, Brian Knappenberger
Written by:
Brian Knappenberger
Produced by:
Clementine Leger, Brian Knappenberger, Charles Annenberg Weingarten
Composed by:
John Dragonetti
