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In a dystopian, near‑future Britain, sixteen‑year‑old Trent is a budding filmmaker who spends hours creating cinematically crafted videos on his computer. When the government passes a new bill that would criminalize even harmless online creativity, Trent joins a growing movement of artists and activists determined to fight the legislation. Together, they explore the limits of free expression and the role of technology in the cinematic arts, all while navigating a world where freedom of the internet is under siege.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Science Fiction/Cyberpunk
Authors: Cory Doctorow
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