The story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz, who took his own life at the age of 26.
Brian Knappenberger’s film arguably undermines its case a tad by relying so heavily on interviews Swartz gave to Russia Today, hardly a beacon of democratic transparency.
Essential viewing for anyone interested in what freedom of information means in the digital age.
A story that prompts many important questions.
A well-constructed telling of the life, prosecution and death of US hacktivist Aaron Swartz.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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