We Live in Public
In 1999, Internet entrepreneur Josh Harris recruits dozens of young men and women who agree to live in underground apartments for weeks at a time while their every movement is broadcast online. Soon, Harris and his girlfriend embark on their own subterranean adventure, with cameras streaming live footage of their meals, arguments, bedroom activities, and bathroom habits. This documentary explores the role of technology in our lives, as it charts the fragile nature of dot-com economy.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | Fandor Amazon Channel, Flix Premiere, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | JustWatch TV, Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Flix Premiere, JustWatch TV, Tubi TV, Filmzie | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | JustWatch TV, Tubi TV, Filmzie, Cineverse | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | JustWatch TV, Tubi TV, Filmzie | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | JustWatch TV, Filmzie | — |
| France | JustWatch TV, Filmzie | — |
| Spain | JustWatch TV | — |
| Brazil | JustWatch TV, Filmzie | — |
| Japan | JustWatch TV | — |
About We Live in Public
We Live in Public is a 2009 English-language documentary film directed by Ondi Timoner. The cast is led by Josh Harris, Douglas Rushkoff, Nacho Platas. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fandor Amazon Channel, Flix Premiere, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel.
We Live in Public was produced by Interloper Films and made in United States of America. It was released on August 28, 2009.
- Director
- Ondi Timoner
- Writers
- Ondi Timoner
- Release date
- August 28, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Interloper Films
We Live in Public cast & crew
We Live in Public was directed by Ondi Timoner and written by Ondi Timoner.
The cast features Josh Harris as Self, Douglas Rushkoff as Self - Author, Nacho Platas as Self - Software Developer, Operator 11, Jason Calacanis as Self - Internet Mogul, Cal Chamberlain as Self - Producer/Host, Pseudo, and Leo Fernekes as Self - Surveillance Artist.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ben Decter, cinematography is by Cory Brandon Clay, and it was produced by Vladimir Radovanov and Sean McKeough.
Is We Live in Public worth watching?
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, We Live in Public is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch We Live in Public
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Cast of We Live in Public
Josh Harris
Self
Douglas Rushkoff
Self - Author
Nacho Platas
Self - Software Developer, Operator 11
Jason Calacanis
Self - Internet Mogul
Cal Chamberlain
Self - Producer/Host, Pseudo
Leo Fernekes
Self - Surveillance Artist
Fred Wilson
Self - Venture Capitalist
Joshua White
Self - Director of Production, Pseudo
Jess Zaino
Self - Host, Pseudo
V. Owen Bush
Self - Artist
David Hershkovits
Self - Founder/Editor, Paper Magazine
Adeo Ressi
Self - Internet Entrepreneur
We Live in Public — FAQs
▸Where can I watch We Live in Public in United States?
We Live in Public is streaming on Fandor Amazon Channel, Flix Premiere, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is We Live in Public on Fandor Amazon Channel?
Yes — We Live in Public is currently available on Fandor Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is We Live in Public in?
We Live in Public is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is We Live in Public?
We Live in Public runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
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