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The Internet's Own Boy

The Internet's Own Boy is a documentary about a young computer programmer named Aaron Swartz. Aaron was an amazing programmer who loved creating new software and helping people use the internet. He spent a lot of his time working on technology projects to make it easier for people to access information on the internet. Unfortunately, he was accused of a crime - "stealing" documents from a government computer. He faced up to 35 years in prison, but he chose to take his own life instead. The documentary tells the story of Aaron's life and how he became a hero for many in the technology community who believe justice was not served.