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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 27, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$49K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Knappenberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Knappenberger
- Original Score
- John Dragonetti
- Original Title
- The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $49K
- Production Studios
- FilmBuff, Participant, Luminant Media, Unjustus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Knappenberger
Brian Knappenberger
John Dragonetti
Brian Knappenberger, Scott Sinkler, Lincoln Else
Bryan Storkel, Jason Decker, Brian Knappenberger
Brian Knappenberger, Mason Fink, Charles Annenberg Weingarten, Greg Kidd, Zach Braff
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Knappenberger
Writer
Brian Knappenberger
Director
Bryan Storkel
Editor
Jason Decker
Editor
John Dragonetti
Original Music Composer
Brian Knappenberger
Director of Photography
Brian Knappenberger
Editor
Andy Robertson
Editor
Scott Sinkler
Director of Photography
Brian Knappenberger
Producer
Lincoln Else
Director of Photography
Michelle Witten
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz about?
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.
Who directed The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz was directed by Brian Knappenberger.
Who stars in The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?
The principal cast of The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz includes Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cory Doctorow, Peter Eckersley, Lawrence Lessig.
When was The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz released and how long is it?
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz make at the box office?
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz grossed $49K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz was composed by John Dragonetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).