Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web
Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web

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Silk Road: Drugs, Death and the Dark Web

2017
Movie
90 min
English

Documentary looking at the black market website known as the Silk Road, which emerged on the darknet in 2011. This 'Amazon of illegal drugs' was the brainchild of a mysterious, libertarian intellectual operating under the avatar The Dread Pirate Roberts. Promising its users complete anonymity and total freedom from government regulation or scrutiny, Silk Road became a million-dollar digital drugs cartel.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Michael N. BlackGenres: Documentary, Crime

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the rise and fall of Silk Road, the infamous online black market. It explores how Ross Ulbricht created the platform, its impact on the drug trade, and the subsequent law enforcement investigation that led to its shutdown. The film features interviews with key figures involved, offering a comprehensive look at the dark web's most notorious creation.

Critical Reception

The documentary received a mixed to positive reception, with critics generally acknowledging its informative nature and exploration of a significant cultural phenomenon. Some praised its accessibility for those unfamiliar with the dark web, while others found it to be less in-depth than some related documentaries.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clear explanation of complex concepts.

  • Noted for its comprehensive overview of the Silk Road saga.

  • Some found it to be a bit superficial compared to other documentaries on the subject.

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Fun Fact

While the documentary features Bryan Cranston and Peter Thiel in archive footage or interviews, they were not directly involved in the creation of Silk Road itself but are key figures in the narrative surrounding it.

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