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Aaron Swartz

Aaron Swartz poses in a Borderland Books in San Francisco. The Internet activist is the subject of new documentary about his life, activism and death.

The story of Internet icon Aaron Swartz comes to life in a new documentary

June 27, 2014
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The death of Internet mogul and activist Aaron Swartz sent shockwaves through the tech community. Now the story of his life — and the federal prosecution that contributed to his suicide — is being told on the big screen.

The story of Internet icon Aaron Swartz comes to life in a new documentary

Death of internet activist and innovator creates call for updated copyright law

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Death of internet activist and innovator creates call for updated copyright law

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Former Harvard fellow arrested for hacking

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