"Welcome to Macintosh" documentary to present at Macworld 2009

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"Welcome to Macintosh" documentary to present at Macworld 2009 - Published on 12/16/08

 

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"Welcome to Macintosh - The documentary for the rest of us" will be presented for one night only during the week of "Macworld" 2009 in San Francisco. On Thursday January 8th a special Macworld Exclusive version of the film will be presented on the big screen, with the Directors and select interviewees available for Q&A immediately after the show. Attendees will also receive a discount on the Welcome to Macintosh DVD when purchased online through FilmBaby.

 

Los Angeles CA - "Welcome to Macintosh - The documentary for the rest of us" will be presented for one night only during the week of "Macworld" 2009 in San Francisco. On Thursday January 8th a special "Macworld Exclusive" version of the film will be presented on the big screen, with the Directors and select interviewees available for Q&A immediately after the show.

 

"Macworld is a landmark event for Apple and Mac fans around the world and we are excited to present the film to such an international audience," says Rob Baca, Co-director of the film. "We are looking forward to having select interviewees on hand afterward for the audience to interact with," adds Josh Rizzo, Co-director of the film.

 

"Welcome to Macintosh" will be presented at Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, San Francisco's' premiere venue for independent film. Sundance Cinemas is part of the Sundance family of businesses created by Robert Redford which includes the Sundance Institute, Film Festival, Channel, Resort and Preserve.

 

Attendees will also receive a discount on the Welcome to Macintosh DVD when purchased online through FilmBaby. The filmmakers recently announced that the DVD will contain a DRM Free Digital Bonus Version in addition to over three hours of extras.

 

Seating is limited and selling fast. Tickets are available online via BrownPaperTickets. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. Popcorn and soda are available for purchase in lobby.

 

When:

Thursday: January 8th ( -at -) 7:00pm

 

Where:

Sundance Cinemas Kabuki

1881 Post Street at Fillmore

San Francisco, CA 94115

 

Parking:

Park at the two Japantown parking lots. One is at Fillmore and Post, the other is at Post at Webster. Validated parking for $2.75 for the first 3 hours. Free secure bicycle parking in both lots. Sundance Cinemas Kabuki is easy to reach via public transportation. Several MUNI lines serve the theater, including the 3 Jackson, 22 Fillmore and 38 Geary. For more information, please go to their website (SF MUNI) or call 415-673-MUNI.

 

Welcome to Macintosh: http://www.welcometomacintosh.com

Screening Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/50802

Purchase DVD: http://www.filmbaby.com/films/3402

Official Trailer:

Sundance Cinemas: http://www.sundancecinemas.com/

SF MUNI: http://www.sfmuni.com

 

 

"Welcome to Macintosh - The documentary for the rest of" is the first documentary of its kind to mix history, criticism and an unapologetic revelry of all things Apple into a movie experience. The film explores the early years of Apple, the many challenges Apple has faced, and what the future may hold for the company and its products. Ex-Apple employees, engineers and community members offer insight on the company's innovations, failures, cultural impact and what the future may be like beyond the reign of its co-founder Steve Jobs. Interviews include notable Apple personalities Andy Hertzfeld, co-creator of the original Macintosh, Guy Kawasaki, long time Mac evangelist, Leander Kahney, author of the book "Cult of Mac", Jim Reekes, creator of the Macintosh start-up sound and Ron Wayne, original co-founder of the Apple Computer Company. Welcome to Macintosh is an independent motion picture and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. Macintosh, iP

od and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

 

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Josh Rizzo

Co-Director

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info ( -at -) welcometomacintosh.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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