(2021) is a crime thriller that dramatizes the real-life rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the infamous darknet marketplace. Written and directed by Tiller Russell , the film was inspired by David Kushner's Rolling Stone article, " Dead End on Silk Road ." Plot Overview
A young, idealistic libertarian who launches "Silk Road," an unregulated online marketplace intended to bypass government control. Using Bitcoin and the US Postal Service, the site quickly evolves into a multimillion-dollar hub for illegal drugs and other illicit services.
The story follows two parallel tracks that eventually collide:
A disgraced, "old school" DEA agent who has been sidelined to a cybercrimes desk. Struggling with modern technology and his own past mistakes, Bowden goes rogue to track down Ulbricht using unconventional—and sometimes illegal—methods. Critical Reception
The film received a mixed response from critics and audiences, holding a "Rotten" score on Rotten Tomatoes.