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

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

2014 · Documentary, Crime · 1h 45m · 7.9

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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Cast

Aaron Swartz
Aaron Swartz
Self
Tim Berners-Lee
Tim Berners-Lee
Self
Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow
Self
P
Peter Eckersley
Self
Lawrence Lessig
Lawrence Lessig
Self
Brewster Kahle
Brewster Kahle
Self
C
Cindy Cohn
Self
Zoe Lofgren
Zoe Lofgren
Self
G
Gabriella Coleman
Self

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