Bitcoin Film Review: The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014)
Bitcoin films are just starting to take off into the mainstream. It is exciting to be a part of the early stages of this growing global network - an industry, if you will. Today, Bitcoin is in the middle of its transition from the early adoption to perhaps what we may look back on as the beginning of mainstream acceptance; we've certainly reached mainstream acknowledgement. And with the droves of people hearing about Bitcoin for the first time, there are plenty of questions looking for answers. Setting out to answer them is filmmaker Nicholas Mross and his Bitcoin enthusiast brother Daniel....
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The film many folks in the bitcoin community have been waiting for has finally been released for viewing. The film, The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin, encountered major delays in getting released (the film was screened at the Tribeca Film Festival this year, though), particularly on the front of distribution, but now, things are gravy. The film will be available on a slew of different platforms that include Vimeo, Amazon, and iTunes. In addition, subscription services like Comcast and DISH Network (which recently began accepting bitcoin) will have the film available for viewing. As I've noted....
The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin is without a doubt the most highly anticipated bitcoin documentary of the year (it was even screened at the Tribeca Film Festival). And after long delays in attempts of finding distribution, the film is just about ready to make its public debut. I was given access to view the film before it's available on-demand on October 10th (it's also showing on several screens around the country in cities like New York and Los Angeles this week). Briefly, I'd like to offer my impressions. The film follows Dan Mross, brother of the film's director, Nicholas Mross. Dan's a....
The existence of Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous founding programmer behind the Bitcoin project, has long interested artists and writers of all genres. In the below short film produced by Mike Anzel, a real-life Satoshi Nakamoto is sought after in much the same way he is "hunted" in last year's comic, The Hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto. Except in the film, it's not a group of gangster's and cyberpunks hunting the creator, but a news crew. Also read: Bitcoin Film Review: The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014). In order to avoid any spoilers on this very short story, we'll just let you enjoy the....
A bitcoin documentary film dubbed The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin is slated to make its debut this April at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on the 23rd of April. Directed by Nicholas Mross, the film chronicles the digital currency that's taken the world by storm, from it's origins to incredible explosive growth first in April of last year, and later in November. The film features interviews with well-known entities in the bitcoin community including Gavin Andresen, Roger Ver, and more. Following the film's premiere at 5:30PM at SVA Theater 2, there will be a conversation with the film's....
The long-awaited film "The Rise And Rise of Bitcoin" is out and can be purchased from the online store on the film's website. I was alerted by Reddit and immediately went to download the torrent from The Pirate Bay. I recommend that you follow the recommendation in the title of the Reddit post by The Pirate Bay: "if you like it please support them and buy a copy." You can also give them extra support by purchasing merchandise - how about a nice t-shirt or a tote bag? Of course, you can pay with Bitcoin. The film explores the beginnings of Bitcoin, the pioneers and the Bitcoin culture, and....