The Wikipedia Promise
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Wikipedia Promise is a documentary/history film. directed by Lorenza Castella. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Larry Sanger, Andrew Keen, and Jimmy Wales
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 2021
5 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Larry Sanger
as Self - Wikipedia Founder
Andrew Keen
as Self - Author
Jimmy Wales
as Self - Wikipedia Founder
May Hachem
as Self - Wikipedian
Emna Mizouni
as Self - Wikipedian
Dumisani Ndubane
as Self - Wikipedian
Martin Cohen
as Self - Philosopher
Simon Winchester
as Self - Author
Katherine Maher
as Self - Wikimedia Foundation CEO
Marvin Oppong
as Self - Journalist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Florianfilm
- WDR
- ARTE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wikipedia Promise about?
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. ...
Who directed The Wikipedia Promise?
The Wikipedia Promise was directed by Lorenza Castella.
How long is The Wikipedia Promise?
The Wikipedia Promise has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was The Wikipedia Promise released?
The Wikipedia Promise was released on January 3, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wikipedia Promise?
The main cast of The Wikipedia Promise includes Larry Sanger, Andrew Keen, Jimmy Wales, May Hachem, Emna Mizouni.