We Are As Gods

Released Aug 12, 2022

1h 34m

Documentary

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

A celebration of the most optimistic big thinker of them all, a figure who has been at the forefront of many of the best phenomena, trends, technology and values inculcated in modern culture.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 7, 2022

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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

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J. g

Great movie about a man who was and is instrumental in shaping our attitudes about how save our planet. A fascinating man with fascinating ideas. It's a well balanced take on the pros and cons of technology as it relates to earth's environment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/01/22

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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

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Brendan H

This is a spectacular doc imbued with Stewart's wild curiosity and fascination for the world around us. Greatly enjoyed the integrating of his life story with future themes of where we're headed; from cloned mammoths to a 10,000 year clock. A lot to chew on, learn from, and a valuable historic record of one of our time's most surprisingly influential thinkers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/22

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Ron D

It was the best film I've seen this year

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/22

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Shannon B

A glimpse into the world of Stewart Brand and all of the different avenues he has wandered through life. An absolute must see if you are looking to expand your ways of thinking around time, conservation, and staying true to who you are.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/22

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Lauren D

This documentary tells the incredible story of Stewart Brand, a guy who seems to have always been at the right place at the right time, and who has had his finger on the pulse of nearly every big trend in the US for the last 50 years. It brought up so many important questions for me about environmentalism and the role of tech in our shared future. Plus, it's just a beautifully shot and edited cinematic journey through the past and present. We need more movies like this one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/22

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David Alvarado

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Jason Sussberg

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Stewart Brand

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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: John Driscoll, Lauren Driscoll, Everett Katigbak, Gerry Ohrstrom
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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