Hacking for the Commons
Originally released in 2019. Hacking for the Commons is a documentary film. directed by Philippe Borrel. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard M. Stallman, Vandana Shiva, and Lionel Maurel
Synopsis
"Hacking for the Commons", this 87 minute long documentary takes us to meet with those who, from India to the United States via Europe, are experimenting with the emancipation tools of "free software" in order to bring concrete solutions in a multitude of fields in which collective practices known as "open" - thus "non-proprietary" - are spreading : in agriculture, with "free" seeds, in health, with Open Source medicines, or in education, thanks to a free access to knowledge...
Resistants of the "Free" software field see it as a philosophical and political issue, as much as a societal choice, while the contributory and emancipatory practices of "Free" software are beginning to spread far beyond the IT field alone, for the benefice of the Commons...
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- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Temps noir
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hacking for the Commons about?
"Hacking for the Commons", this 87 minute long documentary takes us to meet with those who, from India to the United States via Europe, are experimenting with the emancipation tools of "free softwa...
Who directed Hacking for the Commons?
Hacking for the Commons was directed by Philippe Borrel.
How long is Hacking for the Commons?
Hacking for the Commons has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Hacking for the Commons released?
Hacking for the Commons was released on May 7, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hacking for the Commons?
The main cast of Hacking for the Commons includes Richard M. Stallman, Vandana Shiva, Lionel Maurel.