
Truth in Numbers? Everything, According to Wikipedia
Despite being the 8th most visited website globally and the 3rd most read ‘publication’ in history, drawing in 100 million unique visitors monthly, Wikipedia faces significant challenges. This monumental social and academic endeavor is plagued by vandalism and skepticism, raising intriguing questions about the feasibility of its model achieving its intended purpose. The film weaves together the story of founder Jimmy Wales’ unexpected ascent to Internet fame with the worldwide impact of Wikipedia. It probes whether the entries are factually correct, unbiased, and accountable. Can ‘Jimbo’ Wales guide Wikipedians to compile knowledge accurately?
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Nic Hill, Scott Glosserman
Actors: Alan Schwartz, Ed Chi
Country: United States of America
Company: Glen Echo Entertainment, Underdog Pictures