Secret History of Hacking

Jul 22 2001 N/A NA
Documentary

The Secret History of Hacking is a 2001 documentary film that focuses on phreaking, computer hacking and social engineering occurring from the 1970s through to the 1990s. Archive footage concerning the subject matter and (computer generated) graphical imagery specifically created for the film are voiced over with narrative audio commentary, intermixed with commentary from people who in one way or another have been closely involved in these matters.

Plot

Focusing on the lives of John Draper, Steve Wozniak and Kevin Mitnick each of whom are prominently featured in the documentary, and additionally features comments from Denny Teresi, Joybubbles, Mike Gorman, Ron Rosenbaum, Steven Levy, Paul Loser, Lee Felsenstein, Jim Warren, John Markoff, Jay Foster, FBI Special Agent Ken McGuire, Jonathan Littman, Michael Strickland and others.

Written by

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Directed by

Ralph Lee

Cast

John Draper, Kevin Mitnick, Denny Teresi

Crew

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Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
87
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA