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

In the digital realm, a revolutionary spirit emerged in Aaron Swartz, a programming prodigy and fierce advocate for social justice. From RSS's birth to Reddit's rise, his online fingerprints were unmistakable. But it was his crusade for unfettered information access that landed him in a two-year legal battle, ultimately claiming his life at 26. This poignant film explores the devastating consequences of neglecting technology's impact on our civil liberties.

In the digital realm, a revolutionary spirit emerged in Aaron Swartz, a programming prodigy and fierce advocate for social justice. From RSS's birth to Reddit's rise, his online fingerprints were unmistakable. But it was his crusade for unfettered information access that landed him in a two-year legal battle, ultimately claiming his life at 26. This poignant film explores the devastating consequences of neglecting technology's impact on our civil liberties.

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8.0

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8.0 /10

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Letterboxd

3.9

From 22 fan ratings

Movie Insider

5.00/5

From 1 fan rating

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