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Feature film — 2014

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

7.91h 45mDocumentary — Crime

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.

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A high-signal pick with 481 votes.

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Director: Brian Knappenberger

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Cast & crew

Aaron Swartz as Self

Aaron Swartz

Self

Tim Berners-Lee as Self

Tim Berners-Lee

Self

Cory Doctorow as Self

Cory Doctorow

Self

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Peter Eckersley

Self

Lawrence Lessig as Self

Lawrence Lessig

Self

Brewster Kahle as Self

Brewster Kahle

Self

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Cindy Cohn

Self

Zoe Lofgren as Self

Zoe Lofgren

Self

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Gabriella Coleman

Self

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