The 2014 documentary The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz, examines Swartz’s life, from his childhood to his entrepreneurial ventures, to finally his online activism and campaigning. Swartz, who is most prominently known for co-founding the news and entertainment website Reddit, was particularly interested in the freedom of information and lack of governmental … Continue reading The Internet’s Own Boy – Aaron Swartz’s Role in Stopping SOPA
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Miss Representation – Women in Blockbusters
Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s 2011 documentary Miss Representation takes a close look at the role of women in media – both in films and television, but also their portrayal in the news and in politics. One area of the documentary stood out to me in particular – the section in which we see a montage play … Continue reading Miss Representation – Women in Blockbusters
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