We Live in Public(2009)
We Live in Public Synopsis
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.
We Live in Public (2009) is a documentary film directed by Ondi Timoner, released on August 28, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Josh Harris, Douglas Rushkoff, Nacho Platas and Jason Calacanis. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Ondi Timoner
- Writers:
- Ondi Timoner
- Producers:
- Ondi Timoner, Keirda Bahruth
- Cinematographer:
- Cory Brandon Clay
- Composer:
- Ben Decter
- Production:
- Interloper Films
- Status:
- Released
We Live in Public (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for We Live in Public before you stream it.
We Live in Public Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Josh Harris
Josh Harris
as Self
Douglas Rushkoff
as Self - Author
- Nacho Platas
Nacho Platas
as Self - Software Developer, Operator 11
Jason Calacanis
as Self - Internet Mogul
- Cal Chamberlain
Cal Chamberlain
as Self - Producer/Host, Pseudo
- Leo Fernekes
Leo Fernekes
as Self - Surveillance Artist
- Fred Wilson
Fred Wilson
as Self - Venture Capitalist
- Joshua White
Joshua White
as Self - Director of Production, Pseudo
- Jess Zaino
Jess Zaino
as Self - Host, Pseudo
- V. Owen Bush
V. Owen Bush
as Self - Artist
- David Hershkovits
David Hershkovits
as Self - Founder/Editor, Paper Magazine
- Adeo Ressi
Adeo Ressi
as Self - Internet Entrepreneur
Key crew
Directed by Ondi Timoner, written by Ondi Timoner, produced by Ondi Timoner and Keirda Bahruth.
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We Live in Public Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 45 ratings.
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We Live in Public – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch We Live in Public online?
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We Live in Public (2009) is available to stream on Brew, Flix Premiere and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in We Live in Public?
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The main cast of We Live in Public (2009) includes Josh Harris, Douglas Rushkoff, Nacho Platas, Jason Calacanis and Cal Chamberlain. The film was directed by Ondi Timoner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Live in Public released?
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We Live in Public was released on August 28, 2009 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is We Live in Public worth watching?
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We Live in Public (2009) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for We Live in Public?
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Yes. The official We Live in Public trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.