Netflix vs. the World
| Netflix vs. the World | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Shawn Cauthen |
| Written by | Gina Keating |
| Based on | Netflixed: The Epic Battle For America's Eyeballs by Gina Keating |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Netflix vs. the World is a documentary film by Shawn Cauthen and Gina Keating about the origin and success of Netlfix.[1][2] The film was premiered at the Lone Star Film Festival in 2019,[3] later released on Amazon Prime Video in 2020.[4]
Background
The film is directed by Shawn Cauthen, It is based on the 2012 book Netflixed: The Epic Battle For America's Eyeballs by author-journalist Gina Keating, who also acts as a writer for the film.[1][5][6]
Synopsis
The documentary covers the journey of Netlfix from DVD-by-mail company to the world's largest streaming company, also covering its time as a struggling Silicon Valley startup and competition with Blockbuster and Amazon. The film includes interviews from John Antioco (chairman and CEO of Blockbuster), Nick Shepard (COO Blockbuster), Marc Randolph (co-founder Netlfix) and Tom Dillon (COO Netlfix).[4][7][8]
Reception
Film Threat found that "Netflix vs. the World is a fascinating piece of history and is the go-to documentary about the history of Netflix and how it got here today."[9]
The film won Best Documentary film of 2019 award by the Lone Star Film Festival.[10]
References
- 1 2 Kruse, Kevin. "Secrets To Netflix Success Revealed In New Docuseries 'Netflix Vs. The World'". Forbes. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ Vejvoda, Jim (November 13, 2018). "Netflix vs the World: Documentary Charts the Rise of the Streaming Giant". IGN. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ Brown, Sadie (November 11, 2019). "5 Must-See Movies at Lone Star Film Festival 2019". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- 1 2 Bradley-Tschirgi, Mat (May 29, 2020). "NETFLIX VS. THE WORLD: From DVDs By Mail To Streaming Empire". Film Inquiry. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ Silver, Stephen (May 18, 2020). "Interview: Shawn Cauthen, the Director of "Netflix vs the World," a Documentary About Netflix That's on Amazon". The National Interest. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ "'The Last Blockbuster' and 'Netflix Vs. The World' Are a Nostalgic Double Feature Worth Streaming". March 16, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ "The Office: A New Docuseries Will Focus On The Show's Most Dedicated Fans". GameSpot. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ Hanlon, John (May 6, 2020). "'Netflix vs. The World' Review: Doc chronicles Netflix's origin story". AM 870 The ANSWER. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Netflix vs. the World Featured, Reviews Film Threat – Part 2". May 2, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ Murrell, I. C. (May 9, 2020). "PA native's award-winning documentary on Netflix debuts on Prime Video". Port Arthur News. Retrieved April 2, 2024.