Mainstream media and the press in general often talk about Bitcoin because of its volatility or the record prices it reaches. However, Bitcoin is much more than a financial asset; it has innovative economic foundations and principles. And, to our great delight, films and documentaries have chosen Bitcoin as their subject.
If you're still unfamiliar with Bitcoin and need more information and explanations, what better way than with a good documentary? Similarly, if you're tired of your friends, acquaintances, or children not understanding you, this might just be the thing to change their minds!
It is therefore the whole purpose of this article to reference for you the films and documentaries on the subject of bitcoin and above all: available on YouTube.
Here are the best documentaries and films to watch now. Most are in English but there are also documentaries in French!
Bitcoin: The End of Money As We Know It
The documentary is titled "Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It." It was directed by Torsten Hoffman. The documentary is very interesting because it focuses not only on Bitcoin but on money itself . The documentary is a fantastic way to understand money and currency within the framework of strict economic principles. In fact, it's even more interesting for gaining a better understanding of Bitcoin.
This documentary takes viewers on a journey through the history of money, culminating in the currency traded on Wall Street. It prompts us to consider whether Bitcoin is the future of money or simply the beginning of a financial disaster. The documentary clearly aims to demonstrate just how disruptive Bitcoin is to the global monetary system.
For anyone interested in economics and finance, I couldn't recommend better than this wonderful documentary. The advantage of the documentary is that it is objective. The question is clear: Will bitcoin replace the currency we use today. Then he analyzes the answers in a detailed and academic manner, to put it bluntly. In short, you guess it: this is a documentary that really gives a precise overview of the disruption caused by bitcoin.
For me, personally, it is one of the best documentaries that exists on bitcoin, even if it dates from 2015 and since then, many things have happened!
It can be viewed for free on YouTube in English.
Edit: The director has released a new movie about bitcoin. It's called "Cryptopia" and I talk about it in this article, at the end 😉
Bitcoin millionaires (in French)
Most certainly, you have already seen this documentary produced by further investigation. I mean maybe you've heard of it. It is one of the rare documentaries/reports which is in French and which is available on YouTube.
It's fairly well-researched, although it doesn't delve into the details. What interests the journalists most here is showing us Bitcoin 's incredible valuation . It's more of a report on Bitcoin users than a documentary about Bitcoin itself. There's no attempt to convince anyone of Bitcoin's usefulness. Similarly, its explanation and operation are relatively brief. But, for entertainment and to learn about (not understand!) Bitcoin, it could be a good starting point.
Again, it's dated but hey, it's always interesting to see the beginnings of the craze.
Free documentary available on Youtube and in French.
In the same vein, there is also the documentary made by Arte which is frankly not bad and in which we discover families who sold everything to buy bitcoin... Really, entertaining and interesting, as always with Arte.
Banking on Bitcoin
The subtitle is none other than "In Open-Source we trust". That's already significant, you might say. It's one of the most striking films that exists on bitcoin. This documentary released in 2016 of 1h23 minutes shows in detail what bitcoin is and how it can change the lives of the people who use it.
The documentary is also interesting because it focuses particularly on the impact of bitcoin on banks. Very clearly, we see how bitcoin wants to overthrow the corrupt, inefficient and centralized banking system. This is – in my opinion – the documentary to absolutely see! If you want to convince someone of the merits of bitcoin, the documentary will do it for you.
In short, if you are convinced of the phenomenal usefulness of bitcoin or want to convince someone, send them the link to the documentary.
To watch the documentary, you'll again need to use Amazon's rental service (which is separate from Amazon Prime) . It's one of the few documentaries that isn't part of the Amazon Prime program.
You can also watch the trailer for Banking on Bitcoin on YouTube. To see the full film, you'll have to pay $2,99. Which is a shame, because this is exactly the kind of documentary that should be publicly available. But that's another story, isn't it?
Subtitle only in English.
I am Satoshi
I am Satoshi is a 52-minute documentary directed by Tomer Kantor , which won "Most Creative Video" at the Blockchain Awards in 2014. The documentary is available for free on YouTube, but it is, once again, in English, without subtitles.
With this documentary, which uses the angle of investigation, it once again shows the ambiguous relationship that bitcoin has with traditional banks. We see how bitcoin is a real threat to banks. We also understand how the use of bitcoin could bring down banks one by one like a real house of cards. The documentary also sheds light on the impact of bitcoin on other areas such as education and health, for example. We better understand blockhain technology and how its use could improve our daily lives.
I am Satoshi is an essential documentary even if it is old for anyone who wants to know more about the implications of bitcoin in everyday life. It's a must-see as English speakers would say.
The film is available for free on YouTube and without a French subtitled version.
The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin
Again, on YouTube, it's just the trailer. The documentary The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin reveals the journey of bitcoin since its creation. This bitcoin film was produced by Daniel Mross with Nicholas Mross and Patrick Lope. Featured in the documentary are several early adopters and entrepreneurs who were interested in bitcoin from the beginning, such as Brian Armstrong, Gavin Andresen and Margaux Avedisian. This historical documentary presents us with a sort of history of bitcoin.
The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin is the ideal documentary for people who want to know the whole history of bitcoin. Indeed, in a spirit of popularization, the documentary is aimed at everyone, including novices.
You can rent or buy it again on Amazon for $2,99 . Just a reminder, it's not free with Amazon Prime.
Blockchain and us (2017)
It is a documentary which has received numerous awards and which is more interested in blockchain than in bitcoin. This is a rather rare approach and it feels good.
There are numerous interviews with crypto angelists and the documentary makes us think about this technology.
You can watch it for free on Youtube and even activate the French subtitles automatically (it's not great, but enough to understand if English is not your strong point).
Bitcoin in Uganda – Empowering the People
"Bitcoin in Uganda" is a very short documentary (only five minutes) that showcases the incredible advantages of Bitcoin in developing countries. The documentary focuses on Uganda. Even though the use of cryptocurrencies in Africa continues to grow, governments are still (in our opinion) largely unaware of the tremendous opportunity this represents.
The short film shows how a Ugandan student named Ronald depends on his family in the United States to send him money for tuition payments. It's a bit like the typical phenomenon of the diaspora who sends money to Africa and who were (before bitcoin) obliged to go through Western Union and pay exorbitant fees.
This is an excellent short documentary showing how cryptocurrency in Africa can facilitate money transfers and empower this part of the world. For many, Bitcoin could become the first pan-African currency, in the absence of another.
Editor's note: Today, with services like Machankura , it's also possible to send Bitcoin without even having internet access. This works using USSD technology, which is available on a basic cell phone.
Dare to Dream: A story from El Salvador
The documentary, titled " Oser Rêver: Une histoire du Salvador" (Dare to Dream: A Story of El Salvador), is currently available in English and Spanish. It tells the story of the village of El Zonte, also known as Bitcoin Beach, which was the first village in the world to adopt a circular economy based on Bitcoin.
The documentary can be viewed on various streaming platforms and can also be purchased online with bitcoin directly from the website.
Bitcoins in Argentina
Bitcoins in Argentina is produced by BitcoinFilm.org, the same production company that also produced Bitcoin in Uganda. That said, as I write this, the site doesn't seem to be working. Bitcoin proponents believe that Bitcoin can be a good alternative for countries whose fiat currency is collapsing. This is the case in Iran , Venezuela, Mozambique, etc. For example, villages like El Zonte (Bitcoin Beach) are emerging. The list would be very long indeed if we were to delve into the subject.
Why is bitcoin the perfect alternative? Because it is a decentralized currency – free from government control – that can allow citizens to continue participating in global trade even as the national currency crumbles.
In the youtube documentary “Bitcoins in Argentina” you will discover how Argentinians are using bitcoin as a replacement currency when their economies are in trouble.
You can see these two mini reports on the YouTube channel of this collective “BitcoinFilm” which mainly makes films and documentaries.
Frankly, personally, I like their approach and I saw on their website that they will soon be releasing a new film/documentary.
The Bitcoin phenomenon
The Bitcoin Phenomenon is a documentary that focuses on the history, ideologies and conflicts between anti-bitcoin entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs who want to embrace the Bitcoin mainstream. This 44-minute documentary – produced in 2014 – features leaders of the Bitcoin movement and early adopters of Bitcoin, such as Gavin Andresen, who explains how he interacted with and helped Satoshi Nakamoto, and how he became convinced that bitcoin is the future after reading the bitcoin white paper. .
The Bitcoin Phenomenon is great for people who want to learn more about Satoshi Nakamoto and how bitcoin was started.
Oddly enough, the video is no longer available…
Bitcoin Gospel
Bitcoin Gospel is a 48-minute documentary produced by Indigenous Films in 2015 (already!). It's a very comprehensive documentary that explains Bitcoin's ambitions in light of the 2018 financial crisis. It also shows how and why banks are concerned about its meteoric rise. With this documentary, the Bitcoin alternative is extremely well explained. It's a very rich documentary and film in terms of resources. "Bitcoin Gospel," which means "Bitcoin evangelist" in English, shouldn't be understood in a religious sense. No, it should really be understood as a documentary that aims to popularize Bitcoin for the widest possible audience.
Excellent documentary that I highly recommend, especially since it's free, available on YouTube , and has French subtitles. So, what are you waiting for?
The bitcoin experiment
Bitcoin Experiment is a 39-minute documentary available on YouTube, but unfortunately, it hasn't garnered many views (yet?). It focuses on the everyday use of Bitcoin in Scandinavia. Artist Amund Sjølie Sveen explores, through this documentary, whether Scandinavia is ready for Bitcoin. In his sociological study, he interviews Bitcoin users, enthusiasts, skeptics, government representatives, and legal professionals to understand how Bitcoin is perceived in Scandinavia.
The Bitcoin Experiment is an excellent documentary for those who want to know more about the state of bitcoin in Scandinavian countries. It is still very interesting to be interested in this region of the world since we know that in monetary terms, they are more "advanced" than most countries. It is even in Sweden that the first banknote was made. Maybe it is there that bitcoin will find its first mass use...?
Bitcoin Magic Money
It's a very explicit documentary on how you can use bitcoin. It is a practical documentary that allows you to discover how bitcoin has already entered our lives. We see the different applications of daily life.
It is one of the most seen and best known documentary films on bitcoin, almost a must-see.
If you haven't seen it yet, I can't tell you again that you should watch it and even share it with everyone you know who wants to know more about bitcoin.
Cryptopia:
This is the most recent documentary, in the sense that it was released in 2020. In fact, five years after releasing his first documentary on the subject, Torsten Hoffman worked on this new one. More professional and more recent, it's a good documentary featuring interviews with leading figures in the sport, such as Vitalik Buterin, etc.
He goes a little further in perspective and it is even the subject of his documentary. Showing the future of the internet with blockchain.
The film can be seen on Amazon Prime and the subtitles are in French this time.
So much for this list that we wanted to be as exhaustive as possible. However, it is possible that we have missed some documentaries and films on the subject.
Do not hesitate to add films and documentaries that you know in the comments.
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