Hacking Democracy
“Is voting controlled by 100 million voters or one guy sitting in his grandmothers basement?”
Synopsis
Documentary film investigating allegations of election fraud during the 2004 U.S. presidential election. Electronic voting machines count approximately 90% of America's votes in county, state and federal elections. The technology is also increasingly being used across the world, including in Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and Latin America. The film uncovers incendiary evidence from the trash cans of Texas to the ballot boxes of Ohio, exposing secrecy, votes in the trash, hackable software and election officials rigging the presidential recount.Ultimately proving our votes can be stolen without a trace "Hacking Democracy" culminates in the famous 'Hursti Hack'; a duel between the Diebold voting machines and a computer hacker from Finland - with America's democracy at stake.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Ardizzone, Russell Michaels
- Original Title
- Hacking Democracy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Public Interest Pictures, Teale-Edwards Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Ardizzone, Russell Michaels
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Simon Ardizzone
Director
Russell Michaels
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What is Hacking Democracy about?
Documentary film investigating allegations of election fraud during the 2004 U.S. presidential election. Electronic voting machines count approximately 90% of America's votes in county, state and federal elections. The technology is also increasingly being used across the world, including in Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and Latin America. The film uncovers incendiary evidence from the trash cans of Texas to the ballot boxes of Ohio, exposing secrecy, votes in the trash, hackable software and election officials rigging the presidential recount.Ultimately proving our votes can be stolen without a trace "Hacking Democracy" culminates in the famous 'Hursti Hack'; a duel between the Diebold voting machines and a computer hacker from Finland - with America's democracy at stake.
Who directed Hacking Democracy?
Hacking Democracy was directed by Simon Ardizzone, Russell Michaels.
Who stars in Hacking Democracy?
The principal cast of Hacking Democracy includes James Naughton, Bev Harris, Harri Hursti, Mark Radke, Ion Sancho.
When was Hacking Democracy released and how long is it?
Hacking Democracy was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.