Rewind is an animated video made for the Free Software
Foundation (FSF) about a scientist in a dystopian reality who modifies
the code of a program, leading to a groundbreaking discovery. But in
our world, which is dominated by proprietary software, would she have
the freedom she needs to make a difference?
This video, along with ShoeTool and The University of
Costumed Heroes, is part of a series of animated shorts created
for the FSF. Rewind is themed around collaboration, and the
importance of freedom for progress.
Proprietary software holds us back from effecting change. The video
reflects on lifesaving scientific discoveries, but any field or
profession suffers similar consequences when our freedoms are
limited. As the FSF celebrates thirty-five years of advancing and
protecting user freedom this week, it is only fitting that we release
a video that visually conveys a key reason why our mission is so
important.
Don't forget to join usthis Friday, October 9th, at 12:00 EDT
(16:00 UTC) for our live birthday event with special guests
from around the world. It will be a fun and informative day, in which
we discuss the future of free software and learn from the experiences
of community members in different fields, who are driving free
software forward.
Support our work
To further help us bring attention to user freedom for many years to
come, please show your support for free software by sharing this
video.
Post a message on your favorite microblog. Feel free to use
and adapt the following text:Do the scientists your life
depends on have the freedom to make a difference? Watch Rewind,
created to celebrate the #fsf35
birthday. https://u.fsf.org/rewind
Proprietary software blocks advancements humanity depends on -- your
support enables us to campaign against the very idea of it. If you
think this video is effective, consider a donation to the
FSF. Any contribution of $35 or more during this birthday week
allows you to select a commemorative anniversary pin.
Help us translate to many different languages so we can share this
video across the globe! Translation drafts and the how-to
explanation can be found on our wiki. Once you have finalized a
translation, email [email protected] and we will make it available
on the Web site. Previous videos have been translated to up to sixteen
languages, and we're so grateful to the people volunteering their time
to help us expand the reach of these productions.
