This documentary traces the life of Aaron Swartz, a programming prodigy and internet activist who believed information should be free and accessible to all. As his work in open access and digital rights draws the attention of federal prosecutors, the film becomes both a portrait of an idealistic young visionary and a sobering look at the cost of challenging entrenched systems.

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