Alternative Freedom

A talking-heads documentary that feels like a lively, slightly wonky seminar on digital rights, earnest and idea-driven.

Directed by

Shaun Cronin, Twila Raftu

Genres

Documentary, Music

Starring

Cray Thomas, Antonia Raptis, Lawrence Lessig

Overview

Directors Twila Raftu and Shaun Cronin explore the controversial issue of free data exchange and the growing impact of copyright legislation, intellectual property laws and digital rights management from the viewpoint of those dedicated to the unregulated flow of creative products and information. Advocates of "free culture," including Xbox hacker Andrew "Bunnie" Huang and underground rapper Adam "Doseone" Drucker, offer opinions and commentary.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Technology, freedom, media, politics

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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