Crypto In Cinema - Don’t Miss These Bitcoin Blockbusters!

As a bit of a cultural artefact, it makes sense for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to appear in movies, both as an extra and as a main character, so to speak. Indeed, we are starting to see cryptocurrency and blockchain technology start to crop up more and more frequently. Crypto is a hot topic for discussion and therefore film directors and actors need to be talking about it, they need to be integrating it into their worlds too because hopefully one day, it’ll be a normal part of our world.

It won’t be long before we are paying to see Bitcoin based films, with Bitcoin, hopefully.

AtoZMarkets have recently published a little guide to help you along in the world of crypto cinema, listing 5 must see films that depict Bitcoin under the lights. Let’s take a look at some of their recommendations.

Deep Web

Bitcoin wouldn’t be Bitcoin without the emergency of the deep web. Silk Road, the infamous marketplace that allowed users to purchase virtually anything with Bitcoin has landed it’s creator, Ross Ulbricht in a lot of trouble. It’s also managed to become the forefront of a movie, narrated by Keanu Reeves - this is one to watch for the Bitcoin fanatic, and for those who want to learn a little more about Ross, the story of Silk Road and of course, Bitcoin’s role within all of this.

According to AtoZMarkets:

“The plot follows stories about the Silk Road and its then-unknown creator, Dread Pirate Roberts who ran the first unofficial Bitcoin marketplace. However, that all changed when the authorities could no longer ignore this massive illegal platform and even shows audiences the complete arrest and sentencing of 29-year-old Ross William Ulbricht who was then found as the official founder. The feature documentary explores the rise of a new Internet; decentralized, encrypted, dangerous and beyond the law; with a particular focus on the FBI capture of the Tor hidden service Silk Road, and the judicial aftermath.”

Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution

No, not Magic Mike… Magic Money. This is a documentary that discusses some of the mystery surrounding Bitcoin and aims to shed light on just how Bitcoin can eventually become a part of our ‘normal’ world and our day to day lives:

“Magic Money is a documentary film that tells about the mysterious sources of Bitcoin, its role in society and how cryptocurrency can determine the future of our world. The film is recommended for those who find it difficult to understand all the complexities of the blockchain. The film also addresses such simple questions as Bitcoin and what its applications are.”

If you feel like you need to learn more about the blockchain, Magic Money is a great starting point, as it provides plenty of simple and easy to understand explanations with regards to all things Bitcoin.