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

  • NR
  • 06/27/2014 (US)
  • Documentary, Crime
  • 1h 45m

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, Writer

Cast

Aaron Swartz's headshot

Aaron Swartz

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Tim Berners-Lee's headshot

Tim Berners-Lee

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Cory Doctorow's headshot

Cory Doctorow

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Peter Eckersley's headshot

Peter Eckersley

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Lawrence Lessig's headshot

Lawrence Lessig

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Brewster Kahle's headshot

Brewster Kahle

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