Hot Docs 2014’s opening film, The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz depicts the computer programming genius who dreamt up important Internet innovations while in his teens.
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Keep ReadingHot Docs' Deal Maker matched up roughly 50 filmmaking teams with broadcasters for intense, one-on-one meetings to discuss selected projects.
Keep ReadingLinda Vastrik and Mila Aung-Thwin discuss their international co-production Forest of the Dancing Spirits.
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