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200160 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Hackers: Computer Outlaws

200160 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Kevin Mitnick and Steve Wozniak, along with early hacker Adrian Lamo, are depicted as both rebels and innovators in the world of technology.

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Kevin Mitnick and Steve Wozniak, along with early hacker Adrian Lamo, are depicted as both rebels and innovators in the world of technology.

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Ralph Leedirector

Kevin Mitnickcast

John Drapercast

Steve Wozniak

Steve Wozniakcast

Denny Teresicast

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Pains in the butt, or super heroes of the computer revolution? How about both. The documentary Hackers: Computer Outlaws takes a look at the world of hackers, from Draper to Woz to Mitnick.

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