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Hacking Democracy (2006)

Movie ★ 7.6 82 min

Documentary film investigating allegations of election fraud during the 2004 U.S. presidential election. Electronic voting machines count approximately 90% of America's votes in county, state and federal elections. The technology is also increasingly being used across the world, including in Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and Latin America. The film uncovers incendiary evidence from the trash cans of Texas to the ballot boxes of Ohio, exposing secrecy, votes in the trash, hackable software and election officials rigging the presidential recount.Ultimately proving our votes can be stolen without a trace "Hacking Democracy" culminates in the famous 'Hursti Hack'; a duel between the Diebold voting machines and a computer hacker from Finland - with America's democracy at stake.

Russell Michaels Director Simon Ardizzone Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 2, 2006
Runtime
82 min
IMDb
tt0808532
Language
Studio
Public Interest Pictures, Teale-Edwards Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hacking Democracy about?
Documentary film investigating allegations of election fraud during the 2004 U.S. presidential election. Electronic voting machines count approximately 90% of America's votes in county, state and federal elections. The technology is also increasingly being used across the world, including in Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe and Latin America. The film uncovers incendiary evidence from the trash cans of Texas to the ballot boxes of Ohio, exposing secrecy, votes in the trash, hackable software and election officials rigging the presidential recount.Ultimately proving our votes can be stolen without a trace "Hacking Democracy" culminates in the famous 'Hursti Hack'; a duel between the Diebold voting machines and a computer hacker from Finland - with America's democracy at stake.
Who directed Hacking Democracy?
Hacking Democracy was directed by Russell Michaels, Simon Ardizzone.
Who stars in Hacking Democracy?
Hacking Democracy stars James Naughton, Bev Harris, Harri Hursti, Mark Radke.
When was Hacking Democracy released?
Hacking Democracy is a 2006 documentary, crime film.
Where can I watch Hacking Democracy?
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