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Automattic Funds Open-Source Documentary, Free Online July 9

7/9/2026

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Automattic funded “Code for the People,” which premiered in New York on July 1.
Bao Nguyen directed the 20-minute film that promotes open-source software and a free internet.
Variety moderated a post-screening Q&A with Paolo Belcastro, Anil Dash, and Eric Binnion.
The documentary will be released for free online on July 9 at codeforthepeople.com.
Automattic’s representatives said users prefer paying for open-source tools to avoid lock-in and that the company shares code competitors can use.

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Story summary

Automattic funded “Code for the People,” which premiered in New York on July 1.
Bao Nguyen directed the 20-minute film that promotes open-source software and a free internet.
Variety moderated a post-screening Q&A with Paolo Belcastro, Anil Dash, and Eric Binnion.
The documentary will be released for free online on July 9 at codeforthepeople.com.
Automattic’s representatives said users prefer paying for open-source tools to avoid lock-in and that the company shares code competitors can use.