CodeGirl

Released Nov 1, 2015

1h 47m

Documentary

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High-school girls around the world try to improve their communities using technology.

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I wish more time was spent on the individual motivations and hurdles behind learning and developing their apps, rather than the prep for the contest. A film centered around tech's disparities should spend more time on that. Despite that, I really enjoyed the film and watching the girls' vision take shape.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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This movie is inspiring because it provides a positive way to address the issue of "lack of diversity in the tech world." These young girls have to overcome alot of things to be able to do something that adults can't do. Compared to other documentaries on this topic, I enjoyed this the best because it give you hope and a concrete way to solve this problem.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Inspiring and well done! Love this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

Awesome Documentary!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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A compelling documentary about young people (specifically, women) trying to break into the tech startup scene, with apps and business plans and 4-minute pitches. A compelling look at young peoples' attempts to have an impact on their communities.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Lesley Chilcott

Director

Lesley Chilcott

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Lesley Chilcott

Producer

Tiffany Haynes

Producer

Tracey Karka

Producer

Ted Dintersmith

Executive Producer

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Katie Walsh

Los Angeles Times

Focusing on the lack of women in technology, CodeGirl seeks to make a difference by offering a positive representation of entrepreneurial girls excelling in the field.

Nov 16, 2015

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John DeFore

Hollywood Reporter

However polished the doc's tech and score, it simply doesn't find drama in this familiar template.

Nov 16, 2015

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Inkoo Kang

TheWrap

The documentary grows to feel like a parent describing their daughter's involvement in an international competition. The girls' achievements are impressive, but you definitely don't want to hear about them for nearly two hours.

Rated: 35/100

Oct 30, 2015

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Heartfelt docu showcases tech competition for teen girls.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 1, 2015

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Kevin Jagernauth

The Playlist

Jumping around the world from Moldovia to Brazil to Nigeria and the United States, the film chronicles the enthusiastic spirit of entrepreneurship these competitors embrace.

Rated: B

Nov 7, 2015

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Synopsis

High-school girls around the world try to improve their communities using technology.

Director: Lesley Chilcott
Producer: Ted Dintersmith, Linda Pizzuti Henry, Cheryl Saban, Regina K. Scully
Distributor: FilmBuff
Production Co: H Films, Invented by Girls
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 9, 2016
Runtime: 1h 47m