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Remembering Hackers 31 Years Later

The iconic mainstream movie about the hacker culture in New York City has endured over the years better than most would have expected. People still quote various lines on a regular basis, the story was less farfetched than most other hacker tales of the time, and the soundtrack remains a favorite to many. Phantom Phreak (played by Renoly Santiago) was one of the fan favorites. Renoly will describe what it was like to be a part of this project and how this role helped to shape his career. Emmanuel Goldstein will recollect the writing process of Rafael Moreu, what it was like to interact with the stars of the film, and how various decisions shaped the finished product.

Renoly will be available for autographs and pictures after the panel.

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Emmanuel Goldstein is editor of 2600, founder of HOPE, and host of the WBAI radio show Off The Hook.

Renoly Santiago is best known in the hacker community for playing Phantom Phreak (the “King of NYNEX”) in the major motion picture Hackers. In addition to that role, Renoly is a critically acclaimed actor, director, educator, and arts leader whose work has reached millions of viewers worldwide including projects such as the films Dangerous Minds, Con Air, and Daylight.