BlackBerry
Sloan Foundation Film
Release Date
2023
Film Synopsis
The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
A company that toppled global giants before succumbing to the ruthlessly competitive forces of Silicon Valley. This is not a conventional tale of modern business failure by fraud and greed. The rise and fall of BlackBerry reveals the dangerous speed at which innovators race along the information superhighway.
Photo credit: IFC Films
Possible Topics
- Innovations in modern technology
- Silicon Valley innovations
- Communications technology
Past Programs
2024
Why do corporations decline?
Cameo Cinema, St Helena, CA
Don't silence your phones
Varsity Cinema, Des Moines, IA
2025
Cracking the code: How private are our text messages?
Pickford Film Center, Bellingham, WA
How the BlackBerry revolutionized daily life, even as it flamed out spectacularly
Avalon Theatre, Washington, DC
Upcoming Programs
From Blackberry to ChatGPT: Why Is Tech so Addictive?
The Little Theatre, Rochester, NY