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Video Games: The Movie

2014 · 101 min

A brisk, affectionate tour through gaming history that feels like a lively chat with enthusiastic experts.

Directed by
Jeremy Snead
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Sean Astin, Al Alcorn, Peter Armstrong
Overview
From executive producer Zach Braff and director Jeremy Snead, "Video Games: The Movie" is an epic feature length documentary chronicling the meteoric rise of video games from nerd niche to multi-billion dollar industry. Narrated by Sean Astin and featuring in-depth interviews with the godfathers who started it all, the icons of game design, and the geek gurus who are leading us into the future, "Video Games: The Movie" is a celebration of gaming from Atari to Xbox and an eye-opening look at what lies ahead.

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Directed by
Jeremy Snead
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Sean Astin, Al Alcorn, Peter Armstrong
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  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
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brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
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easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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  • technology
  • art
  • ambition
  • identity
  • friendship
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  • workplace
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contemporary
Audience
teen
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  • documentary
  • ensemble
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  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Genres
documentary
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
101 min
Country
United States of America
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