The Boy Who Sold The World (2020)

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Ben Pasternak created a viral game app while in middle school in Australia. By 15 he had secured funding from VC’s to build a new tech startup. So Ben dropped out of school and convinced his parents to let him live alone in NYC to lead his new company. A master at growth hacking with a strong eye for design, Ben was committed to making the world’s next big social app. But after running out of money, and confronting controversies that pushed him to the edge of sanity, Ben rebooted his career at 19, finding a new and unexpected purpose. The Boy Who Sold The World is a modern coming-of-age story that illuminates the inner workings of the tech industry from a rare and highly personal lens.

Director: Adam Barton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Adam Barton
Editing: Sam Mink
Production: Resonant Pictures, Library Films
Country: Australia, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Adam Barton
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Boy Who Sold The World about?
Ben Pasternak created a viral game app while in middle school in Australia. By 15 he had secured funding from VC’s to build a new tech startup. So Ben dropped out of school and convinced his parents to let him live alone in NYC to lead his new company. A master at growth hacking with a strong eye for design, Ben was committed to making the world’s next big social app. But after running out of money, and confronting controversies that pushed him to the edge of sanity, Ben rebooted his career at 19, finding a new and unexpected purpose. The Boy Who Sold The World is a modern coming-of-age story that illuminates the inner workings of the tech industry from a rare and highly personal lens.
Who directed The Boy Who Sold The World?
The Boy Who Sold The World was directed by Adam Barton.
Who stars in The Boy Who Sold The World?
The Boy Who Sold The World stars Ben Pasternak.
How long is The Boy Who Sold The World?
The Boy Who Sold The World has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is The Boy Who Sold The World?
The Boy Who Sold The World is a Documentary film.
Where was The Boy Who Sold The World produced?
The Boy Who Sold The World was produced in Australia, United States of America.