CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 1h 5m · NR

The Power of Glove

A Power Glove Documentary

67%(6)IMDbDocumentary

“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.

Directed byAdam Ward, Andrew Austin

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 5m
Language
EN
Released
October 13, 2017
Studios
Command International Pictures

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The Power of Glove: Official Trailer

The Power of Glove: Official Trailer

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4 credited
Starring

Brad Garton

Himself

Tracy Hall

Himself

Dan McMillian

Himself

William Novak

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Adam Ward
Adam Ward
Andrew Austin
Andrew Austin
Written by
Andrew Austin
Andrew Austin
Adam Ward
Adam Ward

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