| Date: | February 04, 2023 |
| Time: | 6:30 - 8:15 PM |
| Venue: | Southpaw Cafe & Community Space |
| Description: |
Southpaw Cafe & Community Space presents the free documentary screening "The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz" on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Enjoy the free movie screening of the 2014 documentary that is not rated. Movie Summary: The Internet's Own Boy follows the story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz. From Swartz's help in the development of the basic internet protocol RSS to his co-founding of Reddit, his fingerprints are all over the internet. But it was Swartz's groundbreaking work in social justice and political organizing combined with his aggressive approach to information access that ensnared him in a two-year legal nightmare. It was a battle that ended with the taking of his own life at the age of 26. Aaron's story touched a nerve with people far beyond the online communities in which he was a celebrity. For more information on the documentary, visit: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3268458/. Suitable for ages 14 and above. Coffee, tea, soda, and snacks will be available for purchase. Southpaw Cafe & Community Space is located at 202 South Main Street, Suite 10 in Blacksburg, VA. For more information, visit: http://southpaw-cafe-and-community-space.myshopify.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/southpawva or https://www.instagram.com/future_economy_collective or call 540-200-8028. |