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The Wikipedia Promise (2021)

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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?

Release Date
January 3, 2021
Runtime
0h 52m
Rating
6.7/10 (6 votes)

Directors: Lorenza Castella, Jascha Hannover

Cast: Larry Sanger, Andrew Keen, Jimmy Wales, May Hachem, Emna Mizouni, Dumisani Ndubane, Martin Cohen, Simon Winchester

Production: Florianfilm, WDR, ARTE
interviewencyclopediaracial prejudicecensorshipinternet culturesocial historyknowledgephilanthropysocial changeinternet history
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The Wikipedia Promise

The Wikipedia Promise

6.7
52 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageGerman
Release Date1/3/2021
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LS

Larry Sanger

as Self - Wikipedia Founder

AK

Andrew Keen

as Self - Author

Jimmy Wales

as Self - Wikipedia Founder

MH

May Hachem

as Self - Wikipedian

EM

Emna Mizouni

as Self - Wikipedian

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Dumisani Ndubane

as Self - Wikipedian

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Martin Cohen

as Self - Philosopher

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Simon Winchester

as Self - Author

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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. But…

How long is The Wikipedia Promise?

52m

When was The Wikipedia Promise released?

January 3, 2021

Who directed The Wikipedia Promise?

Lorenza Castella, Jascha Hannover

Who stars in The Wikipedia Promise?

Larry Sanger, Andrew Keen, Jimmy Wales

What genre is The Wikipedia Promise?

Documentary, History, TV Movie