Movie

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

★ 7.9(467)20141h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Brian Knappenberger
Release date: 2014-06-27
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Box office: $48,911
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: FilmBuff

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

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

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is a 2014 movie in the Documentary and Crime genres, directed by Brian Knappenberger, starring Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee and Cory Doctorow. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 467 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Aaron Swartz

Self

Tim Berners-Lee

Self

Cory Doctorow

Self

Peter Eckersley

Self

Lawrence Lessig

Self

Brewster Kahle

Self

Cindy Cohn

Self

Zoe Lofgren

Self

Gabriella Coleman

Self

Themes & keywords

suicidehackerbiographybased on true storyinternetnewsfree softwarecyber actvism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz in Canada?+

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz on Netflix?+

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?+

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?+

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz stars Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cory Doctorow, Peter Eckersley and Lawrence Lessig.

When did The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz come out?+

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is a 2014 movie directed by Brian Knappenberger.

What genre is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?+

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is Documentary and Crime film.

Who directed The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?+

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz was directed by Brian Knappenberger.