Dope was a major hit at Sundance. And now it's the first movie you can pay for in Bitcoin.

Dope Cast
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On Friday, you'll be able to pay to see the Sundance hit Dope... with Bitcoin.

Dope, a coming-of-age teen comedy that sparked a dramatic all-night bidding war between Open Road and Sony in Park City last winter, is director Rick Famuyiwa's fourth feature, about a trio of geeky teens who accidentally find themselves with a stash of drugs to dispose of (or, rather, sell). Breakout star Shameik Moore plays the lead, Malcolm, but Bitcoin, too, has a featured role in the film:

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.