Hacking Democracy
"Is voting controlled by 100 million voters or one guy sitting in his grandmothers basement?"
Originally released in 2006. Hacking Democracy is a documentary/crime film. directed by Simon Ardizzone. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Naughton, Bev Harris, and Harri Hursti
Synopsis
Documentary film investigating allegations of election fraud during the 2004 U.S. presidential election. Electronic voting machines count approximately 90% of America's votes in county, state and federal elections. The technology is also increasingly being used across the world, including in Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and Latin America. The film uncovers incendiary evidence from the trash cans of Texas to the ballot boxes of Ohio, exposing secrecy, votes in the trash, hackable software and election officials rigging the presidential recount.Ultimately proving our votes can be stolen without a trace "Hacking Democracy" culminates in the famous 'Hursti Hack'; a duel between the Diebold voting machines and a computer hacker from Finland - with America's democracy at stake.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Public Interest Pictures
- Teale-Edwards Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hacking Democracy about?
Documentary film investigating allegations of election fraud during the 2004 U.S. presidential election. Electronic voting machines count approximately 90% of America's votes in county, state and f...
Who directed Hacking Democracy?
Hacking Democracy was directed by Simon Ardizzone.
How long is Hacking Democracy?
Hacking Democracy has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Hacking Democracy released?
Hacking Democracy was released on November 2, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hacking Democracy?
The main cast of Hacking Democracy includes James Naughton, Bev Harris, Harri Hursti, Mark Radke, Ion Sancho.