Banking on Bitcoin
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| Directed by | Christopher Cannucciari |
| Written by | Christopher Cannucciari and Prichard Smith |
| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Language | English |
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Banking on Bitcoin is a 2016 documentary about the beginnings of bitcoin and how it evolved to be what it is today.
Production[edit]
Banking on Bitcoin is a documentary that was released on Netflix in 2016.[1] The film was directed by Christopher Cannucciari and distributed by Gravitas Ventures.[2] The official soundtrack was composed and produced by Ben Prunty.[3] For several years it was the only significant film on the subject. In July 2019 it was reported that Netflix was making a new documentary on cryptocurrency which would give broader coverage of altcoins, with interviews from experts in blockchain and cryptocurrency.[1]
Description[edit]
Banking on Bitcoin provided many people with an introduction and overview into the cryptocurrency world.[4] The film compiles statements by journalists, economists, programmers and IT entrepreneurs to give a complete view of the background of the crypto-currency, its beginnings, and how it might evolve and affect the monetary system. Some specific cases involving Bitcoin are discussed in detail.[5] These include the incident where Mt. Gox, the leading Bitcoin exchange, lost $450m in a hack, the closure of the Silk Road dark web marketplace by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the imprisonment of Charlie Shrem for aiding and abetting an unlicensed money transfer business.[1]
The film includes many early participants in the bitcoin movement, including Charlie Shrem, Barry Silbert, Nathaniel Popper, Alex Winter, Erik Voorhees, Gavin Andresen, David Chaum, and the Winklevoss twins.[6] For dramatic effect, the film depicts Bitcoin as a movement outside the law. It also contrasts Bitcoin to the role played by the banks in the financial crisis of 2007–2008.[1]
Reception[edit]
Lincoln Michel wrote in a GQ review, "Banking on Bitcoin gives a solid overview of the mechanics and history from a digital dollars used to buy drugs on the 'dark web' to an investment opportunity that everyone and their aunt is talking about."[4] Michael Johnson's review in That Shelf said, "Banking On Bitcoin ... pretty much explains everything about bitcoin inside out and gives a deep insight into this phenomenon."[7] Sadie Williamson in Grit Daily described the film as "... a helpful introduction to the concepts of blockchain and some of the critical incidents in the history of Bitcoin."[1]
See also[edit]
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- The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014 documentary)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Sadie Williamson (12 July 2019), "Netflix is Working on a New Cryptocurrency Documentary", Grit Daily, retrieved 2020-07-04
- ↑ Banking on Bitcoin, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, retrieved 2020-07-05
- ↑ "Bio". Ben Prunty. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michel, Lincoln (December 16, 2017). "What the Hell Is Bitcoin? Let This Documentary on Netflix Explain". GQ. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ↑ "Aprenda sobre Bitcoin viendo Netflix", infolaft (in español), Lozano Vila & Asociados, retrieved 2020-07-04
- ↑ "Banking on Bitcoin (2016) - Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ↑ Banking on Bitcoin: A Review (September 21, 2017), "Banking on Bitcoin: A Review", ThatShelf.com, retrieved 2020-07-04
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