Silk Road
Directors
Jonah Tulis
Blake J. Harris
Producers
Submarine Entertainment
DLP Media Group
Five All in the Fifth
Set Point Entertainment
Goodlight
Danny Mcbride
Jonah Tulis
Blake J. Harris
Type
Documentary Feature
Status
Post-Production
Synopsis: For the past five years, the filmmakers have been covertly interviewing one of the most infamous criminals of the 21st century, the Silk Road Dark Web creator, Ross Ulbricht from behind a prison cell. With unprecedented access to Ulbricht himself, the filmmakers expected to hear a straightforward account of his rise and fall, the creation of the Silk Road, and the moral dilemmas it posed. However, as the interviews progresses, it becomes clear that there is more to the story. Ross presents himself as a misunderstood idealist, but inconsistencies in his narrative, selective memories, and evasive answers raise doubts about his reliability as a narrator. As the filmmakers delve deeper, a complex web of conflicting accounts, conspiracy theories, and hidden agendas emerges. The documentary evolves from a simple interview into a gripping investigation. Is Ross the idealist he claims to be, or a master manipulator spinning a tale to redeem his legacy? This film is not just a portrait of a man but a journey into the murky depths of digital morality, the human psyche, and the thin line between myth and reality in the age of information. Meanwhile, just two months ago, Ross was granted a presidential pardon and released from prison—a stunning and unexpected development that reshaped the entire trajectory of the documentary. And with his release came a dramatic series of twists and turns for the film's final act.