Film Screening of The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz

​The Internet's Own Boy depicts the life of American computer programmer, writer, political organizer and Internet activist Aaron Swartz. It features interviews with his family and friends as well as the internet luminaries who worked with him. The film tells his story up to his eventual suicide after a legal battle, and explores the questions of access to information and civil liberties that drove his work.

​This screening is organised by Yasmine Boudiaf, a researcher and creative technologist: "Every year, around the time of Aaron’s birthday, I like to host a screening of The Internet’s Own Boy to honour his life and work. Aaron was a hacker in the purest sense - seeking truth and justice using whatever tools available. His vision for access to knowledge for all and his integrity in the face of oppression has been an inspiration to me and countless others."