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Documentary · 2023 · released

Death Athletic: A Dissident Architecture

Over seven years, Jessica Solce follows Cody Wilson through federal battles, personal struggles and the growth of the 3D-printed-gun community. The result is an intimate portrait of a techno-political fight over publishing code, information and First Amendment freedom.

Cast

Cody Wilson John Sullivan Benjamin Denio
Director
Jessica Solce
Producer
Jessica Solce
Executive producer
Samourai Wallet; Thomas Donnelly
Cast
Cody Wilson, John Sullivan, Benjamin Denio
Studio
Encode Productions
Country
USA
Runtime
102 min
Where to watch
Direct from the filmmakers; Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV, Blu-ray and Geyser (BTC)
Bitcoin FilmFest
BFF'24 Official Selection (April 2024, Warsaw)

The Bitcoin angle

The film's Bitcoin connection is part of its production and political context: Samourai Wallet helped finance post-production and is credited as an executive producer. Solce's portrait of crypto-anarchist ideas links digital money, privacy, code and the right to distribute information.

Awards and recognition

  • Best Documentary Feature — North Idaho Film Festival (NoID), 2024

Screenings and festivals

  • Private New York premiere and Austin screening (October 2023)
  • Bitcoin FilmFest 2024 — Official Selection
  • Ohm Film Festival

Trailer

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Official links

Sources

Encode Productions — official film page and awardsApple TV — cast, producer, runtime and studioCoinDesk — Samourai Wallet financing and executive-producer creditVICE — film subject and October 2023 premiere