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New Kickstarter Campaign Will Fund Documentary on Captain Crunch’s Life and Impact on Technology
79-year-old Draper is often remembered for his influential early encounters with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, and Draper’s early association with Apple Computers is even recognized in the film’s title — “Employee 13.” But the trailer also promises the larger life story of Draper, “an eccentric genius who went from being a penniless hacker to a millionaire and back again.”
What if inventions as big as the internet were envisioned before its time by a brilliant and divergent individual you’ve probably never heard of?
What if someone long overlooked is responsible for inspiring some of the most legendary names in Silicon Valley yet whose notoriety is, oppositely, more synonymous with scandal rather than success?
Employee 13 is an important new film project illuminating the intriguing life and influential achievements of John Draper, also known as “Captain Crunch,” a hacker and inventor with autism.
The campaign says “John’s ability to see what others could not influenced an industry, society and culture,” and argues that his unique perspective in living with autism “enabled his notable discoveries and contributions advancing technology.”
The film is in pre-production, “but we need your help to make it happen.” (And to “shed light on the dim outcome of one brilliant man’s life that was scrutinized without understanding, at a time when autism awareness and support did not exist.”)
A poster for the movie hails Draper as an “OG hacker, internet technology pioneer, and champion for digital privacy.”
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‘Star Wars’ Biggest Embarrassment Is Getting a Documentary
In the years between the first and second Star Wars movies, George Lucas agreed that a TV special could keep fans interested in the blooming sci-fi franchise. And so, on November 17th of 1978, The Star Wars Holiday Special aired on CBS, taking the timeslot usually occupied by The Incredible Hulk.
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Christine McGuiness confirms new documentary and admits she’s ‘nervous’ for it to air
Netflix’s Pornhub documentary trailer touches on sex trafficking allegations
Netflix has released a trailer for Money Shot, a documentary about Pornhub (arguably one of its biggest competitors for people’s attention). The film features interviews with performers, activists and former employees. It promises to delve into many of the scandals and successes the porn colossus has experienced over the almost 16 years it has been around.
The trailer suggests the film will explore issues such as alleged sexual exploitation and accusations that Pornhub has hosted non-consensual pornography. Pornhub owner MindGeek has faced a lawsuit over its alleged monetization of child porn. In 2020, the site removed all uploads from unverified users.
The documentary seems to go beyond Pornhub to examine other facets of the sex industry. The trailer, for instance, touches on the fact many sex workers and porn performers have lost their accounts on social media platforms. Meanwhile, one interviewee suggests that critics aren’t just attacking porn, but the very idea of self-expression.
The clip suggests that Money Shot takes a far-reaching look at Pornhub and the broader industry. You’ll be able to find out for yourself just how tactful and measured the documentary’s approach is when it hits Netflix on March 15th.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/netflixs-pornhub-documentary-trailer-touches-on-sex-trafficking-allegations-203441864.html?src=rss
Charles Bronson will ‘likely have privileges removed’ in prison amid new documentary
Life of late TV presenter Paula Yates to be focus of new documentary
‘The Naked Experiment’ Is A Revealing New Paranormal Documentary
Matthew Modine Narrates a New UFO Documentary and We’ve Got the First Trailer
A lot was happening in 2020 so there’s a chance you may have missed something—like the fact the New York Times published a story basically saying aliens are real. The claim was based on a document stating that the government has found unexplained objects that were “not made on this earth.” You read that right.
A deep dive into the life and times of Willie Nelson in documentary Willie Nelson & Family
A new five-part documentary, Willie Nelson & Family, digs into every chapter of his long and colourful life
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