Director: Jeremy Zerechak
Cast: Bruce Schneier, Jeff Moss, Jennifer Granick, Marcus J. Ranum, Lorrie Cranor, Gideon Lenkey, Mark Tierno, Christopher Downs
Country: United States
Language: English

Computers are ubiquitous in today’s culture — we use them to get our news, buy everything from books to groceries to clothes, keep in touch with friends, do our banking, and countless other tasks. Because every interaction with a computer is essentially data that can be stored, hackers have an unprecedented trove of data to mine. “Code 2600” looks at the history of hacking, starting with phone phreaking and following it to the kinds of international hacking going on today.

This documentary feels at times a bit like it’s trying to stir up the audience’s paranoia and the music is frequently a bit overwrought, but the film contains a lot of good information and some guests who make excellent points. If you’re curious about the people who are pushing the edges of communication technology and testing security methods, this is a must-see.

3/2/ 9:15 PM Camera 12
3/5 7:00 PM San Jose Repertory Theatre
3/8 2:00 PM Camera 12