Hacking at Leaves Screening - Hosted by the Internet Archive

Mon Mar 31 2025 at 07:15 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-07:00

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Hacking at Leaves Screening - Hosted by the Internet Archive
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The Internet Archive is happy to announce a screening of a documentary, "Hacking at Leaves" at our headquarters in San Francisco.

'Hacking at Leaves' documents artist and hazmat-suit aficionado Johannes Grenzfurthner as he attempts to come to terms with the United States' colonial past, Navajo tribal history, and the hacker movement. The story hones in on a small tinker space in Durango, Colorado, that made significant contributions to worldwide COVID relief efforts. But things go awry when Uncle Sam interferes with the film's production.

Writer-director-host Johannes Grenzfurthner will be joined by some of the documentary's protagonists for a panel discussion after the screening.

Here is more information about the film, provided by the director:
"As the writer and director of Hacking at Leaves, I’m thrilled to share a unique perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on society. Years ago, I lived in Durango, in the Southwest of Colorado. Doing so gave me insight into the local nerd community and the situation of Navajo people in the Four Corners region.
Ryan Finnigan, the hackerspace he initiated, and his DIY COVID relief project are major focuses in the film. But this story about community collaboration and grassroots activism can only be understood in the broader historical context of the US colonial past and present. As someone from Austria, I approached this topic from an outsider's perspective. I collaborated with cultural advisors from the area and my DOP, Daniel, who is of Navajo ancestry, to deal with these issues in an entertaining yet respectful way. I present myself as a narrative device. I’m a reluctant host whom Uncle Sam, performed by Star Trek actor Max Grodénchik, forces to create a patriotic film. Yet, I can’t comply. Instead, the film delves into regional history, the Navajo Nation, and the horrific impact of US colonialism on these people and their communities.
I focus on the challenges the Navajo face. Underlying health issues caused by lack of access to clean water and electricity, nuclear irradiation, and other systemic problems increased the impact of the pandemic on Navajos. These factors, combined with the struggle of the hacker community’s DIY solutions, allow me to bring forth different perspectives and show that hope is sometimes a luxury."


Agenda

🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 07:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Film Starts!
🕑: 09:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Panel Discussion with the Director and Participants
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Internet Archive, 300 Funston Avenue, San Francisco, United States

Tickets

USD 5.00

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