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

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What it is

The full documentary 'The Internet's Own Boy' about programmer and activist Aaron Swartz, with interviews with family, friends and internet figures. It covers his work on access to information and the legal case preceding his death.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends it as the essential documentary for learning about Aaron Swartz and the case that shaped hacker culture.

  • 3 people recommended it
  • 3 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2015, last 2026

What HN commenters said

  1. “here's a must-watch documentary, especially if you belong to the hacker culture”

    Documentary account of the entire Swartz case.

    d33, 2020-07 · Strong recommendation · in “EFF to Supreme Court: Violating Terms of Service Isn’t a Crime Under the CFAA”

  2. “is a decent documentary if you want to learn a bit about Aaron.”

    Decent documentary to learn about Aaron Swartz.

    pcdoodle, 2023-06 · Recommendation · in “Reddit's New Office Space (2006)”

  3. “Also make some time to watch The Internet's Own Boy doc about him”

    Documentary about Aaron Swartz.

    rglover, 2025-01 · Recommendation · in “Aaron Swartz and Sam Altman”

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Topics: aaron swartz, open access, cfaa, internet activism, hacker culture

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