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201553 minNRdocumentary

9.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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Ulterior States

201553 minNRdocumentary

9.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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125 videos illustrate how a group of individuals, referred to as futuristic pirates, engage with decentralized cryptocurrency culture from 2012 to 2015.

“The enthusiasm and commitment that saturate through the lens in many parts of the film, expose how the adopters of Bitcoin want to explore, to probe and, to show the world, something important, otherwise overlooked.”

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Tomer Kantor

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125 videos illustrate how a group of individuals, referred to as futuristic pirates, engage with decentralized cryptocurrency culture from 2012 to 2015.

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Synopsis

Tomer Kantor captures a vibrant community of cryptocurrency enthusiasts from 2012 to 2015. Known as futuristic pirates, these individuals engage with decentralized technologies through 125 videos. They discuss how cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin can enable community-governed micro-states. The film presents a collage of voices and ideas, treating code as a form of activism. It reflects the filmmaker's perspective on a digital future shaped by decentralized consensus and humanist values.

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Meet the futuristic pirates of cryptocurrency culture.
Find out how Bitcoin fosters community governance.
See code as a tool for activism and change.

Did You Know

The film includes 125 videos featuring various individuals.
It was directed by Tomer Kantor and released in 2015.
The film has a runtime of 53 minutes.
The documentary focuses on the years 2012 to 2015.

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Cryptocurrency enthusiastsDigital activismDecentralized governance

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Who directed the documentary Ulterior States?

Tomer Kantor directed the documentary Ulterior States.

What years does Ulterior States cover in its exploration of cryptocurrency culture?

Ulterior States covers the years 2012 to 2015 in its exploration of cryptocurrency culture.

How long is the runtime of Ulterior States?

The runtime of Ulterior States is 53 minutes.

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