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Hackers Are People Too

2008 · 43 min

A low-key, conversational documentary that humanizes a misunderstood subculture through direct testimony and a gently corrective tone.

Tagline
Yeah, they're all that. But...
Overview
A portrait of the hacking community. In an effort to challenge preconceived notions and media-driven stereotypes Hackers Are People Too lets hackers speak for themselves and introduce their community to the public.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • media
  • technology
  • isolation
  • rebellion
Places
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour4
Realism9
Romance0
Tension2
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Ashley Schwartau
Starring
Flea, Scott Davidson, Jason Scott, Chris "RockNRollGeek" Darbro, Siviak
Runtime
43 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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