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

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is categorised as Crime, Documentary.

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

Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cory Doctorow, Peter Eckersley, Lawrence Lessig appear in the main cast.

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

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

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

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).

Is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

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

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

Name: The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Released: 2014
Duration: 105 min
Cast: Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cory Doctorow, Peter Eckersley, Lawrence Lessig

Movie 1h 45m ★ 7.9/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, teach me something

Crime Documentary

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Released in 2014, The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is a crime and documentary movie. It is directed by Brian Knappenberger. The cast includes Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee and Cory Doctorow. The running time is 1h 45m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.9 out of 10.

75Tonight Score Very well rated.

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.

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

What genre is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?: The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is categorised as Crime, Documentary.
Who stars in The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?: Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cory Doctorow, Peter Eckersley, Lawrence Lessig appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?: Brian Knappenberger directed The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz.
How long is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?: The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).
Is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.