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Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa
“Market failure or industry changer?”
7.0 / 10• 2024• 1h 48m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
Explores the history, technology, people, stories and industry influence of this lesser-known personal computer. The film profiles important individuals involved in the creation of the computer, plus its life after cancellation, both as an entry-level Macintosh compatible and as a collectible. The work of Douglas Engelbart and his team, plus advances from the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) with their Alto and Star workstations were the initial innovators of the Graphical User Interface (GUI), but the Apple Lisa stands as the clear foundation for what we all use today -- Macintosh -- Windows -- iOS -- Android.
Cast & Crew
JS
John Sculley
Self
LeadBA
Bill Atkinson
Self
Bruce Damer
Self
JC
John Couch
Self
RP
Rich Page
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Greelish's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
