The Power of Glove
“A Power Glove Documentary”
Synopsis
“The Power of Glove” is a documentary that chronicles the history & legacy of the notoriously “bad” Power Glove, a 1989 Nintendo controller that promised to forever change the way humans interact with technology. Originally released by Mattel, the Power Glove was the first mass-marketed gesture-based video game controller. It was designed by an eclectic team of hard-working and bright-eyed dreamers, and its marketing hype was immense. Immediately after its release, however, gamers were disappointed by the Power Glove, and critics panned it as a worthless gimmick. Yet unlike many gimmicks and critical failures of the past, the Power Glove has not been simply swept under the rug. Nearly three decades after its release, the Power Glove continues to resonate with video gaming and technology fans, becoming the focus of art pieces, songs, videos, hacking projects, and other forms of cultural repurposing. “The Power of Glove” tells the story of how and why the Power Glove lives on.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Power of Glove: Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New Orleans Film Festival (Premiere)
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Ward, Andrew Austin
- Screenplay & Story
- Paula Kosowski, Andrew Austin, Adam Ward
- Original Title
- The Power of Glove
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Command International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Ward, Andrew Austin
Paula Kosowski, Andrew Austin, Adam Ward
Andrew Austin, Adam Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Ward
Director
Andrew Austin
Director
Andrew Austin
Editor
Adam Ward
Editor
Andrew Austin
Writer
Adam Ward
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Power of Glove
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What is The Power of Glove about?
“The Power of Glove” is a documentary that chronicles the history & legacy of the notoriously “bad” Power Glove, a 1989 Nintendo controller that promised to forever change the way humans interact with technology. Originally released by Mattel, the Power Glove was the first mass-marketed gesture-based video game controller. It was designed by an eclectic team of hard-working and bright-eyed dreamers, and its marketing hype was immense. Immediately after its release, however, gamers were disappointed by the Power Glove, and critics panned it as a worthless gimmick. Yet unlike many gimmicks and critical failures of the past, the Power Glove has not been simply swept under the rug. Nearly three decades after its release, the Power Glove continues to resonate with video gaming and technology fans, becoming the focus of art pieces, songs, videos, hacking projects, and other forms of cultural repurposing. “The Power of Glove” tells the story of how and why the Power Glove lives on.
Who directed The Power of Glove?
The Power of Glove was directed by Adam Ward, Andrew Austin.
Who stars in The Power of Glove?
The principal cast of The Power of Glove includes Brad Garton, Tracy Hall, Dan McMillian, William Novak.
When was The Power of Glove released and how long is it?
The Power of Glove was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Power of Glove?
The Power of Glove holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).