We Are As Gods

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We Are As Gods

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.

Calum Marsh

New York Times

09/06/2022

“We Are as Gods” is a mildly interesting documentary about a very interesting man...

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

09/06/2022

3/4

We Are as Gods works best as a history lesson as seen through one man's journey.

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Kelly Vance

East Bay Express

09/23/2022

You don't have to be a techno-hippie to be enthralled by We Are as Gods.

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Andy Klein

FilmWeek (LAist)

09/09/2022

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.

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Rob Aldam

Backseat Mafia

09/05/2022

Like all mavericks, he’s not always right, but as We Are as Gods deftly demonstrates he’s full of fascinating ideas and insights.

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

08/12/2022

Moderately probing/insightful film that raises the question, though it waffles on providing any answer...

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tim m

@RT44965641 09/12/2022

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!

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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.

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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