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

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.

Directed by

Brian Knappenberger

Written by

Brian Knappenberger

Cast

Aaron Swartz

Self

Tim Berners-Lee

Self

Cory Doctorow

Self

PE

Peter Eckersley

Self

Lawrence Lessig

Self

Brewster Kahle

Self

CI

Cindy Cohn

Self

Zoe Lofgren

Self

GA

Gabriella Coleman

Self

Details

Released

June 27, 2014

Runtime

1h 45m