Viva Amiga (2017)
In 1985, a powerful new kind of computer was born. It was 10 years ahead of its time, and ready to take on Microsoft, IBM and Apple for control of the PC market. The Amiga computer revolutionized video, multimedia and digital art, with Andy Warhol being a big advocate. It was also known for being a fantastic video games machine. Despite the computer's manufacturer going bankrupt in early 1990's, the Amiga has a huge cult following worldwide to this day. This film documents the rise and fall of the Amiga in the marketplace, and gives an inside look at the passionate and eccentric community that surrounds it.
Director: Zack Weddington
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: January 7, 2017
Cast
- Trevor Dickinson - Self
- Robert J. Mical - Self
- Dave Needle - Self
- Dave Haynie - Self
- Jeff Porter - Self
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
computer game, commodore, computer history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Viva Amiga about?
- In 1985, a powerful new kind of computer was born. It was 10 years ahead of its time, and ready to take on Microsoft, IBM and Apple for control of the PC market. The Amiga computer revolutionized video, multimedia and digital art, with Andy Warhol being a big advocate. It was also known for being a fantastic video games machine. Despite the computer's manufacturer going bankrupt in early 1990's, the Amiga has a huge cult following worldwide to this day. This film documents the rise and fall of the Amiga in the marketplace, and gives an inside look at the passionate and eccentric community that surrounds it.
- Who directed Viva Amiga?
- Viva Amiga was directed by Zack Weddington.
- Who stars in Viva Amiga?
- Viva Amiga stars Trevor Dickinson, Robert J. Mical, Dave Needle, Dave Haynie, Jeff Porter.
- How long is Viva Amiga?
- Viva Amiga has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is Viva Amiga?
- Viva Amiga is a Documentary film.
- Where was Viva Amiga produced?
- Viva Amiga was produced in United States of America.