

The Boy Who Sold The World
Synopsis
Ben Pasternak created a viral game app while in middle school in Australia. By 15 he had secured funding from VC’s to build a new tech startup. So Ben dropped out of school and convinced his parents to let him live alone in NYC to lead his new company. A master at growth hacking with a strong eye for design, Ben was committed to making the world’s next big social app. But after running out of money, and confronting controversies that pushed him to the edge of sanity, Ben rebooted his career at 19, finding a new and unexpected purpose. The Boy Who Sold The World is a modern coming-of-age story that illuminates the inner workings of the tech industry from a rare and highly personal lens.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Adam Barton
- Original Title
- The Boy Who Sold The World
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Resonant Pictures, Library Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Barton
Adam Barton
Sam Mink
Adam Barton, Sam Bathrick, Chris Smith, Jack Turner, Alex Cullen
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Mink
Editor
Chris Smith
Producer
Jack Turner
Producer
Adam Barton
Director of Photography
Adam Barton
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy Who Sold The World
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What is The Boy Who Sold The World about?
Ben Pasternak created a viral game app while in middle school in Australia. By 15 he had secured funding from VC’s to build a new tech startup. So Ben dropped out of school and convinced his parents to let him live alone in NYC to lead his new company. A master at growth hacking with a strong eye for design, Ben was committed to making the world’s next big social app. But after running out of money, and confronting controversies that pushed him to the edge of sanity, Ben rebooted his career at 19, finding a new and unexpected purpose. The Boy Who Sold The World is a modern coming-of-age story that illuminates the inner workings of the tech industry from a rare and highly personal lens.
Who directed The Boy Who Sold The World?
The Boy Who Sold The World was directed by Adam Barton.
Who stars in The Boy Who Sold The World?
The principal cast of The Boy Who Sold The World includes Ben Pasternak.
When was The Boy Who Sold The World released and how long is it?
The Boy Who Sold The World was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
