The Power of Glove

The Power of Glove

2017
1h 5m
6.7

6.7/10

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"A Power Glove Documentary"

Overview

“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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Command International Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date October 13, 2017
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt3509078
Website Visit Site

Cast

Brad Garton
Brad Garton

Himself

Tracy Hall
Tracy Hall

Himself

Dan McMillian
Dan McMillian

Himself

William Novak
William Novak

Himself

Key Crew

Adam Ward
Director
Andrew Austin
Director
Adam Ward
Writer
Andrew Austin
Writer