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The most recognizable woman in technology lives in our collective imagination. Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing taught millions globally, but the software’s Haitian-born cover model vanished decades ago. Two DIY detectives search for the model while posing questions about identity and artificial intelligence.
Director
Jazmin Jones
Cast
Jazmin Jones, Olivia McKayla Ross
Rating
Year
2024
Country
United States
Language
English
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Reviews
- "This journey is more than just worthwhile. It’s powerful and it’s a joy."
- TheWrap - "While the filmmaker is very much the protagonist of this story, the personal touches included don’t overwhelm the story — and in fact add a certain sweetness, especially as both women face setbacks in their quest, and their friendship grows deeper."
- Consequence - "SEEKING MAVIS BEACON is one of the most interesting and thoughtful docs you’ll likely see all year. It also feels a bit scattershot and unfocused at times. However, the experience of watching Jones and Ross grow and change as artists and people throughout the investigation is worth the price of admission alone."
- The Playlist - "SEEKING MAVIS BEACON is utterly creative, a documentary that reflects the state of the Internet as it stands, and as it turns a mirror on its makers."
- RogerEbert.com
Awards
- San Francisco Int'l Film Festival
Festivals
- Sundance Film Festival
- Hot Docs Int'l Film Fests
- Minneapolis-St. Paul Int'l Film Festival
- Provincetown Int'l Film Festival
- New Zealand Int'l Film Festival
- Camden Int'l Film Festival
- Milwaukee Film Festival
- Atlanta Film Festival
- Independent Film Festival Boston
- Doxa Documentary Film Festival
- Cinetopia Film Festival
- and more...