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

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.

Top Cast

  • Aaron Swartz

    Aaron Swartz

    Self

  • Tim Berners-Lee

    Tim Berners-Lee

    Self

  • Cory Doctorow

    Cory Doctorow

    Self

  • Peter Eckersley

    Peter Eckersley

    Self

  • Lawrence Lessig

    Lawrence Lessig

    Self

  • Brewster Kahle

    Brewster Kahle

    Self

  • Cindy Cohn

    Cindy Cohn

    Self

  • Zoe Lofgren

    Zoe Lofgren

    Self

  • Gabriella Coleman

    Gabriella Coleman

    Self

Overview

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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