A fictional character in a yellow radiation suit contemplates making a documentary about a makerspace in Durango, Colorado, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A fictional character in a yellow radiation suit contemplates making a documentary about a makerspace in Durango, Colorado, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Johannes Grenzfurthner sits in a 1970s-style control room, dressed in a yellow radiation suit, contemplating a documentary about a makerspace in Durango, Colorado. This space played a crucial role in producing medical equipment for the Navajo Nation during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Grenzfurthner faces pressure from Uncle Sam, who demands an uplifting narrative. The film addresses themes of colonialism, the hacker movement, and community action, featuring insights from activists and artists, including Jello Biafra and Cory Doctorow.
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Why Watch
- See how a makerspace helped Navajo Nation during COVID-19.
- Meet activists and artists discussing colonialism's impact.
- Find out about the connection between hacking and Indigenous culture.
Did You Know
- The film was produced by monochrom, a notable Austrian production company.
- Johannes Grenzfurthner appears in the film as himself.
- The film has a runtime of 108 minutes.
- Max Grodénchik plays the character Uncle Sam in the film.
- The documentary features interviews with over ten individuals, including Cory Doctorow and Jello Biafra.
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Who directed the documentary Hacking at Leaves?
Hacking at Leaves was directed and written by Johannes Grenzfurthner.
What role did the makerspace in Durango, Colorado play during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The makerspace in Durango produced medical equipment for the hard-hit Navajo Nation during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is the runtime of Hacking at Leaves?
Hacking at Leaves has a duration of 108 minutes.
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