The Wikipedia Promise (2021)
Original title: Das Wikipedia Versprechen – 20 Jahre Wissen für alle?
The Wikipedia Promise is a 2021 German-language documentary movie directed by Lorenza Castella and Jascha Hannover, with a running time of 52m. It stars Larry Sanger, Andrew Keen and Jimmy Wales.
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 answers
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. But is Wikipedia really a utopia come true?
When was The Wikipedia Promise released?
The Wikipedia Promise was released on 3 January 2021.
How long is The Wikipedia Promise?
The Wikipedia Promise runs 52m.
Who made The Wikipedia Promise?
The Wikipedia Promise was directed by Lorenza Castella and Jascha Hannover.
Where can I watch The Wikipedia Promise?
The Wikipedia Promise is available on Kanopy.
Where to watch The Wikipedia Promise
Watch free: Kanopy
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
- Achim Raschka as Self - Wikipedian
- Theresa Hannig as Self - Wikipedian