BBS: The Documentary (Video 2005)

Through eight episodes, director Jason Scott covers the 25 year history of the Dial-Up Bulletin Board System... See full synopsis »

Director:

Jason Scott Sadofsky

Writer:

Jason Scott Sadofsky

Stars:

Kerri Adams, Christopher Allen, Jay Andrews

Cast

Credited cast:
Kerri Adams	...	Herself
Christopher Allen	...	Himself
Jay Andrews	...	Himself
Alan Aspuru-Guzik	...	Himself
Ben Baker	...	Himself
Cliff Barber	...	Himself
Ted Beatie	...	Himself
Phil Becker	...	Himself
B.W. Behling	...	Himself
Wayne Bell	...	Himself
Brian J. Bernstein	...	Himself
Loyd Blankenship	...	The Mentor
Leif Bloomquist	...	Himself
Bootleg	...	Himself
John Brandt	...	Himself

Storyline

Through eight episodes, director Jason Scott covers the 25 year history of the Dial-Up Bulletin Board System... See full synopsis »

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 May 2005 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bovine Ignition Systems

Technical Specs

Runtime:

296 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Over 250 hours of interviews were recorded.

User Reviews

Great journey through the forgotten BBS community

This movie takes you on a great journey through the forgotten world of the BBS scene. It's eight episodes each bring you through a different aspect of the BBS story. From the early days of the first BBS to the end days when most BBSs went offline. Interesting stories from users and system operators of BBSs long offline. The stories of the early hacker/phreaker/anarchist/cracker scene are among the most colorful tales to come out of this computer culture. Details of how people got together and started massive networks of BBSs is covered. Including how these systems are still in use today in developing countries, as well as a means to circumvent government lock downs on information exchange. These stories are stories that needed to be told and recorded. The people and places involved are quickly becoming forgotten. Without a documentary like this the history would likely be lost forever.