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Pixel Poetry (2014)

Are videogames art? Do they influence violent behavior? What effect have they had on society? How would you describe videogames to Leonardo da Vinci? These are always great questions to start a conversation. Pixel Poetry is a documentary film about progressive creative culture as it has been championed by one of its greatest advocates - videogames. Using popular debates that have long surrounded videogames as a catalyst for this, the film will analyze the misunderstood notions and arguments in art and technological advancement to bring a new perspective to a compelling discussion about the evolution of its meaning.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jimmy BarnettJimmy BarnettHimself
  • Photo of Adam SesslerAdam SesslerHimself
  • Photo of Warren SpectorWarren SpectorHimself
  • Photo of Ajay ChadhaAjay ChadhaHimself
  • Photo of David EddingsDavid EddingsHimself
  • Photo of Johnathan HolmesJohnathan HolmesHimself
  • Photo of Rami IshmailRami IshmailHimself
  • Photo of Chris KohlerChris KohlerHimself
  • Photo of Patrick Scott PattersonPatrick Scott PattersonHimself
  • Photo of James PortnowJames PortnowHimself

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