Movie Night Tribute: "The Internet's Own Boy"

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3 years ago

We invite you to join Pirate Party Australia/UK/US and Designing Open Democracy for an enlightening screening of "The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz." This compelling documentary delves into the life of Aaron Swartz, an internet activist who fought tirelessly for the free flow of information.

Why This Matters: Aaron Swartz left an indelible mark on the internet landscape. His advocacy for open access to knowledge is a testament to the spirit of the digital age. This movie night is more than just viewing a documentary—it's an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about the principles Aaron championed and their relevance today.

Event Details for Australian and Global Audiences:

- We will be at the General Voice room in each of these discord server

- PPAU Discord server (Australia) November 8 @ 10 PM AEDT - https://discord.gg/B8SKuVzVn8

- PPUK Discord (United Kingdom) November 8 @ 8 PM GMT - https://discord.com/invite/gzkSMMBMs9

- USPP Discord (United States) (Central Time: 8 PM CST) (Eastern Time: 9 PM EST) - https://discord.com/invite/gsn4DAy2

Prepare for a night of impactful storytelling and community discussion. This event is open to the public, so please invite anyone interested in the legacy of Aaron Swartz and the ongoing battle for information freedom. Afterwards we will still be around to chill out if you just want to talk as well!

Whether you're in Australia or elsewhere around the globe, you can be part of this engaging and thought-provoking evening. Let's come together to celebrate Aaron Swartz's vision and impact on our digital lives.

For the video source we will be streaming: https://archive.org/details/TheInternetsOwnBoyTheStoryOfAaronSwartz <-- Alternatively Internet Archive Link