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Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet

1998·Show
3Episodes in1Season
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
IMDb7.8

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3
  • Tension2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Technology, history, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

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Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet is a 1998 three hour American PBS documentary film that explores the development of the Arpanet, the Internet, and the World Wide Web in the United States from 1969 to 1998. It was created during the dot-com boom of the late 1990s. The documentary was written and hosted by Robert X. Cringely and is the sequel to the 1996 documentary, Triumph of the Nerds.
Internet HistoryDocumentary SeriesTechnology EvolutionDigital CultureEducationalHistorical AccountDot-Com EraInformativeFoundational TechInnovation Story

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Directed by:
Stephen Segaller

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Is Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet air?

It ran from 1998 to 1998 and has ended.

What language is Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet in?

English

It was made in English.