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

2014
8| 1h45m| NR| en
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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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Libramedi Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant
Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.
Clarissa Mora The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.
Quiet Muffin This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.
Ersbel Oraph Oh, the irony! What ignorant call this the good part of the media, this is the most disgusting side of the media. Unscrupulous producers make this ONLY after Aaron Swartz has died. This way Aaron Swartz becomes an inflatable doll, a puppet for the producer's own agenda and greed.Was Aaron Swartz a nobody? Quite the opposite. Did he discover his ideas somehow during his final living days? Of course not. Aaron Swartz could have been interviewed and questioned for hours. But a live Aaron Swartz is uninteresting both for the producers and for the crowd. They all badly need a dead messiah they can make, twist, and edit anyway they please to fit their own petty agendas. And the real Aaron Swartz can't even get to the microphone and say "you are getting me wrong". And they all know that. That is why they did not care about the living Aaron Swartz and let him spiral into depression and ultimately end his life alone. Even the title is disparaging: Aaron Swartz is "boy". And he belongs to the god of internet. Somehow, even with all his achievements, Aaron Swartz never made it up to "man". Now, call the mercantile peddlers of controversy that made this film "boy" and watch them frown. If they identify as male, certainly won't accept being called "boy".This documentary stands for what is more disgusting in the scandal media today.Contact me with Questions, Comments or Suggestions ryitfork @ bitmail.ch
kristiansimonsen21 I rate this movie 10 just because it is something that everyone needs to see. It is one of the most important subjects of our generation. Your and your kids freedom is at stake.If you think freedom of speech is important you should recommend this to everyone you know and don't know.If you think the U.S legal system is to hard on people threatening the establishment you should recommend this to everyone you know and don't know. If you think laws should bee public and accessible to everyone for free you should recommend this to everyone you know and don't know.
kellwyn86 what is the price for freedom ...apparently aaron was right...and its priceless ! Information is power ...... But like all power, there are those who want to keep it to themselves. The world's entire scientific and cultural heritage is being digitized and locked up by private organizations. Should we tap somebody's phone ? Should we film them ? Should we turn somebody against them and get them to testify against these other people? That's how federal agents and prosecutors think to solve a problem.A Must Must watch !!
adrian-701-56759 I had come across Aaron through some of the (tech) sites that I frequent. From what I remember he was a very opinionated person, but someone who had achieved a lot in his short life. Watching this film gave me a real appreciation for his accomplishments, passion and drive. I feel very sad that someone with so much potential isn't around to help the world and interestingly this documentary has made me seriously think about what I should be doing. Do I need to focus on making more money than I already have or should I actively do something to help. I'm hoping I feel the same way in the morning as I do now. This documentary is worth watching.