Overview of entrepreneurs and startups that are forging a potential paradigm shift in humanity’s principal means of exchange, from (easily-inflated) government fiat monies to a revolutionary new open-source digital currency. The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin credits: [Dir: Nicholas Mross/ 90-100min (estimated, in post-production)/ Documentary/ Anti-regulation, Creator-as-hero, Pro-capitalism]
External Reviews of The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin
“Whether the crypto-currency in this documentary film is viewed as the inevitable future of e-commerce or a speculative bubble destined to burst, The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin makes for an enlightening primer.”
–Los Angeles Times
“The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin nevertheless functions as an entertaining portrait of the unshakable optimism that governs what’s been called a financial Wild West.”
–New York Times
“I recommend the film to everyone, to Bitcoin experts and enthusiasts as a useful historical recap and motivation booster, and to newcomers as a good first introduction…”
–Cryptocoins News
“Between interviews with entrepreneurs, Libertarians who’ve embraced the currency in order to get off the grid and U.S. government officials tasked with assessing virtual currency’s relevance to money laundering and funding terrorism, the film charts the currency’s fast-rising price in U.S. dollars…”
–The Hollywood Reporter
How to See It
Amazon (DVD) Amazon (Instant Video)
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Anti-regulation
Creator-as-hero
Pro-capitalism