Us Now
"Tells the stories of how self-organizing online networks threaten to change the fabric of government forever."
Originally released in 2009. Us Now is a documentary film. directed by Ivo Gormley. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Us Now is a documentary film project "about the power of mass collaboration, the government and the Internet" The New York Times describes it as a film which "paints a future in which every citizen is connected to the state as easily as to Facebook, choosing policies, questioning politicians, collaborating with neighbours." The documentary weaves together the perceptions of leading thinkers on the power of the web, with the overriding suggestion that people gain a sense of satisfaction from active participation rather than symbolic representation in decision-making processes. (Rebecca Frankel, editor of Channel 4's FourDocs)
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 19, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Us Now about?
Us Now is a documentary film project "about the power of mass collaboration, the government and the Internet" The New York Times describes it as a film which "paints a future in which every citizen...
Who directed Us Now?
Us Now was directed by Ivo Gormley.
How long is Us Now?
Us Now has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Us Now released?
Us Now was released on May 19, 2009 in theaters.