Aaron Swartz Documentary - The Internet's Own Boy

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Brian Knappenberger - Luminant Media
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An investigative documentary from director Brian Knappenberger about the life of the internet pioneer and activist Aaron Swartz.
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Backers: 1531
Average Pledge Per Backer: $61

Funded: $93,724 of $75,000
Dates: Apr 24th -> May 24th (30 days)
Project By: Brian Knappenberger - Luminant Media
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January 15th - via: thewire.com
The Sundance Film Festival, the movie industry's love song to small, intimate, character driven indie films, starts on Thursday. There's a lot to look forward to at Sundance this year, including the release of Richard Linklater's mysterious, 12-year coming of age story Boyhood, and, to a lesser extent, Zach Braff's Kickstarter project. There are also more movies than you can physically be excited about, glamorous people, and great parties. (Read More)

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May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has supported "The Internet's Own Boy!"

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I am completely thrilled to say that this week we surpassed our initial Kickstarter goal, officially kicking off the documentary.  Because of you we are well on our way! We have received an incredible outpouring of support and we can't wait to get... (Read More)

Aaron Swartz Documentary Seeks Funding on Kickstarter

April 26th - via: mashable.com
When Internet activist and hacker Aaron Swartz committed suicide, his death resonated far beyond his circle of friends, family and acquaintances, touching technology's greatest minds, other Internet activists, and millions of people whom he never met. His far-reaching influence is what motivated director Brian Knappenberger to decide to make a documentary on his life and death, and to launch a Kickstarter to fund it. (Read More)

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