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We Are As Gods

Play trailer Poster for We Are As Gods Released Aug 12, 2022 1h 34m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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WE ARE AS GODS offers a deep dive into the many sides of Stewart Brand--the Zelig-like creator of The Whole Earth Catalog, an influential member of Ken Kesey's "The Merry Pranksters," and an early activist in the modern environmental movement. Brand, in his guise as cyber-utopian, coined the phrase "personal computer" and influenced many in Silicon Valley, including Steve Jobs, who have gone on to shape our modern world. Now in his 80s, Brand looks to leave a legacy for the long-term future with his efforts to rewild ecosystems by resurrecting extinct species. But his former allies believe he's gone too far.
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Calum Marsh New York Times “We Are as Gods” is a mildly interesting documentary about a very interesting man... Sep 6, 2022 Full Review Sheila O'Malley RogerEbert.com We Are as Gods works best as a history lesson as seen through one man's journey. Rated: 3/4 Sep 6, 2022 Full Review Kelly Vance East Bay Express You don't have to be a techno-hippie to be enthralled by We Are as Gods. Sep 23, 2022 Full Review Andy Klein FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) This is a fascinating documentary, even though I think it sort of loses its way... He is a fascinating character; I just wish they had focused on his entire life instead. Sep 9, 2022 Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia Like all mavericks, he’s not always right, but as We Are as Gods deftly demonstrates he’s full of fascinating ideas and insights. Sep 5, 2022 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Moderately probing/insightful film that raises the question, though it waffles on providing any answer... Aug 12, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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tim m Such a great portrait of someone I wasn't that aware of, yet Stewart has been "behind the scenes" and instrumental to much of technology and shifting ideologies. In its brief run, it covered an enormous and influential life that left me inspired to do more, and most importantly to work towards thinking more long term for humanity. The threading of science and the intimate, personal details of Stewart's life was seamless and beautiful. Leaves you thinking for a long while after the credit roll! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Ylilynna Y I loved the complex portrayal of the protagonist Stewart Brand. His story is incredible - he has been in the center of so many ground shifting changes in society, from the hippie movement to the personal computer revolution. The film takes you on a journey in different parts of the world, gets deep into various aspects of science, and allows you to time travel through important events in the past and the present - and the future! It's a fun and thought provoking film, I learned a lot! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/08/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis WE ARE AS GODS offers a deep dive into the many sides of Stewart Brand--the Zelig-like creator of The Whole Earth Catalog, an influential member of Ken Kesey's "The Merry Pranksters," and an early activist in the modern environmental movement. Brand, in his guise as cyber-utopian, coined the phrase "personal computer" and influenced many in Silicon Valley, including Steve Jobs, who have gone on to shape our modern world. Now in his 80s, Brand looks to leave a legacy for the long-term future with his efforts to rewild ecosystems by resurrecting extinct species. But his former allies believe he's gone too far.
Director
David Alvarado, Jason Sussberg
Producer
David Alvarado, Kate McLean, Jamie Meltzer, Jason Sussberg
Screenwriter
David Alvarado, Jason Sussberg
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Structure Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 12, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 6, 2022
Runtime
1h 34m
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