Movies About Computers

Updated October 1, 2024

For Movies About Computers, there is no limit to the creators who explored this topic. Here are 6 of our favorites.

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Brian Knappenberger, starring Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cindy Cohn, Gabriella Coleman
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The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is a 2014 documentary film about programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz. The film chronicles the rise and fall of Swartz, who was an Internet pioneer, co-creator of the RSS standard, co-founder of Reddit, and a key figure in the development of Creative Commons. The film follows his life up until his untimely death in 2013 at the age of 26. The film examines Swartz's battle with the US government, and the ethical and legal implications of his prosecution. Through interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film examines the tragic end of a brilliant life, and the diagnosis of depression that ultimately led him to take his own life. The film also explores the impact of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which was used to prosecute Swartz, and its potential to limit digital freedoms. The film ultimately serves as a tribute to the late Aaron Swartz and a call to action for the audience to protect the digital freedoms we all take for granted.