
Digital Nation
“Life on the digital frontier”
Synopsis
Over a single generation, the Web and digital media have remade nearly every aspect of modern culture, transforming the way we work, learn, and connect in ways that we’re only beginning to understand. FRONTLINE producer Rachel Dretzin (Growing up Online) teams up with one of the leading thinkers of the digital age, Douglas Rushkoff (The Persuaders, Merchants of Cool), to continue to explore life on the virtual frontier. The film is the product of a unique collaboration with visitors to the Digital Nation website, who for the past year have been able to react to the work in progress and post their own stories online.
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Dretzin
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachel Dretzin, Douglas Rushkoff
- Original Title
- Digital Nation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- FRONTLINE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Dretzin
Rachel Dretzin, Douglas Rushkoff
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Dretzin
Director
Rachel Dretzin
Writer
Douglas Rushkoff
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Digital Nation.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Nation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Digital Nation about?
Over a single generation, the Web and digital media have remade nearly every aspect of modern culture, transforming the way we work, learn, and connect in ways that we’re only beginning to understand. FRONTLINE producer Rachel Dretzin (Growing up Online) teams up with one of the leading thinkers of the digital age, Douglas Rushkoff (The Persuaders, Merchants of Cool), to continue to explore life on the virtual frontier. The film is the product of a unique collaboration with visitors to the Digital Nation website, who for the past year have been able to react to the work in progress and post their own stories online.
Who directed Digital Nation?
Digital Nation was directed by Rachel Dretzin.
Who stars in Digital Nation?
The principal cast of Digital Nation includes Not specified.
When was Digital Nation released and how long is it?
Digital Nation was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
















