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Freedom Downtime

The film examines the hacking community and a grassroots movement to free Kevin Mitnick, showcasing the complex relationship between technology and social activism.

A documentary that explores the story of Kevin Mitnick, a hacker imprisoned for nearly five years without bail, and the reasons behind the authorities' fear of him. Despite sensationalized media claims, no concrete evidence is presented to support the accusations. The film follows hackers' activism as they seek to share their message and uncover the truth about Mitnick's case, revealing a picture of injustice and the harsh realities of the hacker culture, where many technically-gifted young people are imprisoned.

Info about Freedom Downtime

Studio(s): 2600 Films

Originally Released: United States, Jan 01, 2001

Production Country: United States

Budget: $25,000.00

Genres:Adventure, Documentary