The Wikipedia Promise
In 2001, Jimmy Wales published the first article on Wikipedia, a collaborative effort that began with a promise: to democratize the spreading of knowledge, monopolized by the elites for centuries. But is Wikipedia really a utopia come true?
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Das Wikipedia Versprechen – 20 Jahre Wissen für alle? |
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Documentary, History, TV Movie |
| Director | Lorenza Castella |
| Runtime | 52 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative by relying on archival footage and interviews with key figures, exploring Wikipedia's evolution from a bold idea to a cultural pillar. It delves into the core tensions between open collaboration and the need for reliability, volunteer passion and academic rigor.
What lingers after the credits is a nuanced appreciation for this flawed yet functioning digital commons—a testament to collective human endeavor. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Lorenza Castella
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Watch with a critical mind, ideally with a device nearby to fact-check the debates.
🎭 Cast
Larry Sanger
Self - Wikipedia Founder
Andrew Keen
Self - Author
Jimmy Wales
Self - Wikipedia Founder
May Hachem
Self - Wikipedian
Emna Mizouni
Self - Wikipedian
Dumisani Ndubane
Self - Wikipedian
Martin Cohen
Self - Philosopher
Simon Winchester
Self - Author
Katherine Maher
Self - Wikimedia Foundation CEO
Marvin Oppong
Self - Journalist
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