We Live in Public
Synopsis
In 1999, Internet entrepreneur Josh Harris recruits dozens of young men and women who agree to live in underground apartments for weeks at a time while their every movement is broadcast online. Soon, Harris and his girlfriend embark on their own subterranean adventure, with cameras streaming live footage of their meals, arguments, bedroom activities, and bathroom habits. This documentary explores the role of technology in our lives, as it charts the fragile nature of dot-com economy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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We Live In Public - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-15
Top Cast
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Self
Douglas Rushkoff
Self - Author
Nacho Platas
Self - Software Developer, Operator 11
Jason Calacanis
Self - Internet Mogul
Cal Chamberlain
Self - Producer/Host, Pseudo
Leo Fernekes
Self - Surveillance Artist
Fred Wilson
Self - Venture Capitalist
Joshua White
Self - Director of Production, Pseudo
Jess Zaino
Self - Host, Pseudo
V. Owen Bush
Self - Artist
David Hershkovits
Self - Founder/Editor, Paper Magazine
Adeo Ressi
Self - Internet Entrepreneur
Anthony Haden-Guest
Self - Writer / Reporter / Cartoonist
Brett Brewer
Self - Co-Founder, MySpace
Bob Simon
Self - Host, 60 Minutes (archive footage)
Tom Harris
Self - Josh's Oldest Brother
Jon Harris
Self - Josh's Brother
Tanya Corrin
Self - Host, Pseudo
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ondi Timoner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ondi Timoner
- Original Score
- Ben Decter, Marco D'Ambrosio
- Original Title
- We Live in Public
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Interloper Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ondi Timoner
Ondi Timoner
Ben Decter, Marco D'Ambrosio
Cory Brandon Clay
Ondi Timoner, Joshua Altman
Vladimir Radovanov, Sean McKeough, Ondi Timoner, John Battsek, Andrew Ruhemann
Department Leadership Roster
Ondi Timoner
Director
Ben Decter
Original Music Composer
Ondi Timoner
Producer
Marco D'Ambrosio
Original Music Composer
Keirda Bahruth
Producer
Cory Brandon Clay
Director of Photography
Ondi Timoner
Editor
Ondi Timoner
Writer
Joshua Altman
Editor
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What is We Live in Public about?
In 1999, Internet entrepreneur Josh Harris recruits dozens of young men and women who agree to live in underground apartments for weeks at a time while their every movement is broadcast online. Soon, Harris and his girlfriend embark on their own subterranean adventure, with cameras streaming live footage of their meals, arguments, bedroom activities, and bathroom habits. This documentary explores the role of technology in our lives, as it charts the fragile nature of dot-com economy.
Who directed We Live in Public?
We Live in Public was directed by Ondi Timoner.
Who stars in We Live in Public?
The principal cast of We Live in Public includes Josh Harris, Douglas Rushkoff, Nacho Platas, Jason Calacanis, Cal Chamberlain.
When was We Live in Public released and how long is it?
We Live in Public was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for We Live in Public?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Live in Public was composed by Ben Decter, Marco D'Ambrosio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We Live in Public?
We Live in Public holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.