The Power of Glove (2017)
A Power Glove Documentary
“The Power of Glove” is a documentary that chronicles the history & legacy of the notoriously “bad” Power Glove, a 1989 Nintendo controller that promised to forever change the way humans interact with technology. Originally released by Mattel, the Power Glove was the first mass-marketed gesture-based video game controller. It was designed by an eclectic team of hard-working and bright-eyed dreamers, and its marketing hype was immense. Immediately after its release, however, gamers were disappointed by the Power Glove, and critics panned it as a worthless gimmick. Yet unlike many gimmicks and critical failures of the past, the Power Glove has not been simply swept under the rug. Nearly three decades after its release, the Power Glove continues to resonate with video gaming and technology fans, becoming the focus of art pieces, songs, videos, hacking projects, and other forms of cultural repurposing. “The Power of Glove” tells the story of how and why the Power Glove lives on.
Cast
- Brad Garton - Himself
- Tracy Hall - Himself
- Dan McMillian - Himself
- William Novak - Himself
Screenplay
- Paula Kosowski (Original Story)
- Andrew Austin
- Adam Ward
Keywords
video game, nintendo, gaming
Trailer
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- What is The Power of Glove about?
- “The Power of Glove” is a documentary that chronicles the history & legacy of the notoriously “bad” Power Glove, a 1989 Nintendo controller that promised to forever change the way humans interact with technology. Originally released by Mattel, the Power Glove was the first mass-marketed gesture-based video game controller. It was designed by an eclectic team of hard-working and bright-eyed dreamers, and its marketing hype was immense. Immediately after its release, however, gamers were disappointed by the Power Glove, and critics panned it as a worthless gimmick. Yet unlike many gimmicks and critical failures of the past, the Power Glove has not been simply swept under the rug. Nearly three decades after its release, the Power Glove continues to resonate with video gaming and technology fans, becoming the focus of art pieces, songs, videos, hacking projects, and other forms of cultural repurposing. “The Power of Glove” tells the story of how and why the Power Glove lives on.
- Who directed The Power of Glove?
- The Power of Glove was directed by Adam Ward, Andrew Austin.
- Who stars in The Power of Glove?
- The Power of Glove stars Brad Garton, Tracy Hall, Dan McMillian, William Novak.
- How long is The Power of Glove?
- The Power of Glove has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Power of Glove?
- The Power of Glove is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Power of Glove produced?
- The Power of Glove was produced in United States of America.