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How Music Got Free

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2024 · 81 min Documentary
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

The fascinating, and often hilarious, inside story of the technology-driven disruption that changed music in the late '90s and early 2000s," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The documentary looks at the technology that made it possible for millions of young people to quench their thirst for new music by simply downloading it for free.

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Year 2024
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Alex Stapleton
Runtime 81 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (7 votes)

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The series constructs its narrative like a tech thriller, relying on exclusive interviews with key players—from the codec's inventor to the elusive release group kingpin. It explores the complex chain of events through clear archival footage and sharp graphics that demystify the technical revolution.

What lingers after viewing is a profound understanding of the era's central paradox: how the push for cultural liberation dismantled an old industry and built a new, often ruthless, digital reality. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Alex Stapleton

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With a good coffee, ready to dive into the era of dial-up and CD rippers. Perfect for post-viewing debate.

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