"Steal This Film II" follows the continuation of the story from the first film, "Steal This Film." The documentary delves deeper into the ongoing debates and controversies surrounding file-sharing, particularly in the wake of the legal actions taken against various file-sharing platforms and individuals.
The film features interviews with individuals who are proponents of open access to information and file-sharing, as well as those who defend copyright and intellectual property rights. It explores the ways in which the internet has changed the distribution of media and information and the challenges this poses to traditional media industries.
"Steal This Film II" also discusses the rise of various file-sharing platforms and the legal actions taken against the founders and operators of these platforms. It examines the arguments and motivations of those involved in the file-sharing movement, as well as the responses of governments, corporations, and law enforcement agencies (2007).
Stars: Peter SundeAaron Swartz