Video Games: The Movie

2014 1h 41m EN

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★6.2TMDB · 243

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sean Astin
Self - Narrator
Al Alcorn
Self
Peter Armstrong
Self
Cliff Bleszinski
Self
Zach Braff
Self
Jim Brown
Self
Nolan Bushnell
Self
Louis Castle
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jeremy Snead
Writers: Jeremy Snead
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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Released 12 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jeremy Snead, shot by Jeremy Snead. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Craig Richey. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kenny Price shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sean Astin and Al Alcorn and Peter Armstrong carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt3214002 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jeremy Snead directs. Jeremy Snead behind the camera. Craig Richey scores. Kenny Price cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 12 years ago.
2Directed by Jeremy Snead, shot by Jeremy Snead. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Craig Richey. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Kenny Price shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sean Astin and Al Alcorn and Peter Armstrong carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3214002 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.