DVD

Black code / a Mercury Films production ; directed, photographed and produced by Nicholas de Pencier, csc.

De Pencier, Nick, (director of photography,, film director,, film producer.). Deibert, Ronald, (commentator.). Deibert, Ronald. Black code. (Added Author). Mercury Films Inc., (production company.). Music Box Films, (publisher.).

Summary:

In this gripping documentary, filmmaker Nicholas de Pencier examines the complex global impact that the Internet has had on matters of free speech, privacy, and activism. Based on the book by Ron Deibert, it is the story of how the Internet is being controlled and manipulated by governments across the world in order to censor and monitor their citizens. As they battle for control of cyberspace, ideas of citizenship, privacy, and democracy are challenged to the core.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: Chicago, IL : Music Box Films, [2017]
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

General Note:	Widescreen. Documentary. Subtitle on container: Big data meets Big Brother. "Based on the book 'Black code' by Ronald Deibert." Program content: ©2016.
Formatted Contents Note:	Bonus features: RightsCon presentation with Ronald Deibert and Edward Snowden -- Director Q&A with Nicholas de Pencier from Hong Kong Film Festival -- Theatrical trailer.
Participant or Performer Note:	Commentator, Ronald Deibert.
System Details Note:	DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation, 1.85:1 aspect ratio; 5.1 Dolby Digital.
Language Note:	In English with optional English subtitles; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).
Awards Note:	Official selection: Toronto International Film Festival; Seattle International Film Festival; Human Rights Watch Film Festival