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

7.9 / 10 7.9 2014 1h 45mNR

DocumentaryCrime

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.

Directed by Brian Knappenberger

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CAST

The people behind the story

Aaron Swartz

Aaron SwartzSelf

Tim Berners-Lee

Tim Berners-LeeSelf

Cory Doctorow

Cory DoctorowSelf

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Peter EckersleySelf

Lawrence Lessig

Lawrence LessigSelf

Brewster Kahle

Brewster KahleSelf

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Cindy CohnSelf

Zoe Lofgren

Zoe LofgrenSelf

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