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Documentary · 2017 · released

The New Radical

Adam Bhala Lough follows Cody Wilson and Amir Taaki, two radically different figures who join forces around Dark Wallet and a broader challenge to government, corporate power and surveillance. The film moves between their activism, the technology they build and the journalists, lawyers and officials trying to understand its consequences.

Cast

Cody Wilson Amir Taaki Julian Assange Kathryn Haun Chris Tarbell Richard Stallman
Director
Adam Bhala Lough
Writer
Adam Bhala Lough
Producer
Lucy Sumner; Alex Needles; Brent Stiefel
Executive producer
Greg Stewart
Cast
Cody Wilson, Amir Taaki, Julian Assange, Kathryn Haun, Chris Tarbell, Richard Stallman
Studio
Istic Illic Pictures / Votiv / Alldayeveryday
Country
USA
Runtime
117 min
Where to watch
Amazon Prime Video; Tubi; Plex (availability varies by region)

The Bitcoin angle

Bitcoin privacy is central through Dark Wallet, the project Wilson and Taaki developed to make transactions more anonymous. The film places Bitcoin inside a wider cypherpunk argument about privacy, autonomy and resistance to surveillance.

Screenings and festivals

  • Sundance Film Festival 2017 — U.S. Documentary Competition; world premiere

Trailer

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Official links

Sources

Adam Bhala Lough — official biographyThe Hollywood Reporter reviewIMDb — film record and creditsRotten Tomatoes — release and availability listing