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Gamer Revolution, Two-Part Series

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Item #: Y8R-06-19

A groundbreaking leap into the new cultural frontier, Gamer Revolution is an intelligent, pop-savvy and visually stunning look at how computer games are changing the world.

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Format
DVD

Digital license
also available

Production Year
2006

Length
2 x 44:00

Features
Closed captioned

Grade Level
10-12, AD, PS

Gamer Revolution, Two-Part Series

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A groundbreaking leap into the new cultural frontier, Gamer Revolution is an intelligent, pop-savvy and visually stunning look at how computer games are changing the world. The two-part documentary takes viewers around the world from Asia to the heart of the Middle East in search of the most mind-bending stories from the game revolution’s leading edge. It features interviews with gamers and game developers and focuses on the incredible growth of the virtual world. Over 800 million people worldwide are regular players in this $25 billion dollar a year industry. The first documentary to look past the hype, paranoia and hoopla, Gamer Revolution contends that computer games are a crucial part of our future, whether we play them or not.

Please note: Part 1 of this program is suitable for Grades 10-12. Part 2 includes sexual content appropriate for post-secondary viewers only.

Gemini Award (2007): Best Science, Technology, Nature, Environment or Adventure Documentary Program