Hackers Wanted is an unreleased American documentary film directed and written by Sam Bozzo that follows the adventures of Adrian Lamo. The film explores the origins and nature of hackers and hacking, contrasting Lamo’s story with that of other controversial figures throughout history. Narrated by Kevin Spacey, this fascinating tale aims to shed light on a subject that has become increasingly prevalent in today’s society.
Originally named Can You Hack It?, the film failed to get a conventional release due to conflicts between its producer and those involved in its production. Furthermore, reports have suggested that problems with the quality of the finished product may have further impeded its release. Despite these setbacks, it was leaked online on May 20th, 2010, much to the delight of viewers around the world. Lamo has since stated that he had no involvement in the leak.
The director himself commented on this twist of fate: “It’s ironic that a film about overcoming barriers, about new technologies, about thinking differently, had to come to the public eye by being hacked out of the hands of people who, after making a film about the free flow of information, tried to lock away that information forever. The truth tends to itself.”
The documentary tackles themes such as privacy, security and justice in an insightful manner which makes it all too clear why it has been met with such enthusiasm from viewers around the globe. Exploring topics such as censorship in a thought-provoking way while still keeping audiences entertained is no easy feat; yet Hackers Wanted manages just that. Whether you’re interested in technology or simply looking for something new and exciting to watch – we encourage you to check out this intriguing piece of work!
