Startup.com
Synopsis
Friends since high school, 20-somethings Kaleil Isaza Tuzman and Tom Herman have an idea: a Web site for people to conduct business with municipal governments. This documentary tracks the rise and fall of govWorks.com from May of 1999 to December of 2000, and the trials the business brings to the relationship of these best friends. Kaleil raises the money, Tom's the technical chief. A third partner wants a buy out; girlfriends come and go; Tom's daughter needs attention. And always the need for cash and for improving the site. Venture capital comes in by the millions. Kaleil is on C-SPAN, CNN, and magazine covers. Will the business or the friendship crash first?
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Startup. com Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-19
Top Cast
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Tom Herman
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Kenneth Austin
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Tricia Burke
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Roy Burston
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David Camp
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Dora Glottman
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Julian Herbstein
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Christina Ortez
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Jonathan Agus
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Chieh Cheung
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Sean Coar
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Ambika Conroy
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Patrick Cromer
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Jerry Greenberg
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Richard Herman
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Susan Herman
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Tia Herman
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Sundance)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jehane Noujaim, Chris Hegedus
- Original Title
- Startup.com
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jehane Noujaim, Chris Hegedus
Jehane Noujaim
Jehane Noujaim, Chris Hegedus, Pedro Pablo Celedón
Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker, Edward Rugoff, Rebecca Marshall, Frazer Pennebaker
Department Leadership Roster
Jehane Noujaim
Director
Chris Hegedus
Director
Jehane Noujaim
Editor
Chris Hegedus
Editor
Pedro Pablo Celedón
Editor
Erez Laufer
Editor
Jehane Noujaim
Director of Photography
Chris Hegedus
Producer
D. A. Pennebaker
Producer
Edward Rugoff
Producer
Rebecca Marshall
Producer
Frazer Pennebaker
Producer
Jehane Noujaim
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Startup.com
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What is Startup.com about?
Friends since high school, 20-somethings Kaleil Isaza Tuzman and Tom Herman have an idea: a Web site for people to conduct business with municipal governments. This documentary tracks the rise and fall of govWorks.com from May of 1999 to December of 2000, and the trials the business brings to the relationship of these best friends. Kaleil raises the money, Tom's the technical chief. A third partner wants a buy out; girlfriends come and go; Tom's daughter needs attention. And always the need for cash and for improving the site. Venture capital comes in by the millions. Kaleil is on C-SPAN, CNN, and magazine covers. Will the business or the friendship crash first?
Who directed Startup.com?
Startup.com was directed by Jehane Noujaim, Chris Hegedus.
Who stars in Startup.com?
The principal cast of Startup.com includes Kaleil Isaza Tuzman, Tom Herman, Kenneth Austin, Tricia Burke, Roy Burston.
When was Startup.com released and how long is it?
Startup.com was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Startup.com?
Startup.com holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).