The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires

The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires

1996 · 165 min · EN · 7.5 (29 votes)
Dir. Paul Sen · Starring Bob Cringely, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, Larry Ellison, Paul G. Allen

An Irreverant History of the PC Industry

Documentary

It happened more or less by accident; the people who made it happen were amateurs; and for the most part they still are. From his own Silicon Valley garage, author Bob Cringley puts PC bigshots and nerds on the spot, and tells their incredible true stories. Like the industry itself, the series is informative, funny and brash.

VIBE

A fascinating, energetic dive into the accidental rise of personal computing. It's a brash, funny, and informative look at the pioneers who built an industry from the ground up, filled with compelling stories and insights.

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