Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa (2024)

  • NR
  • 01/25/2024 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 48m

Market failure or industry changer?

Overview

Explores the history, technology, people, stories and industry influence of this lesser-known personal computer. The film profiles important individuals involved in the creation of the computer, plus its life after cancellation, both as an entry-level Macintosh compatible and as a collectible. The work of Douglas Engelbart and his team, plus advances from the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) with their Alto and Star workstations were the initial innovators of the Graphical User Interface (GUI), but the Apple Lisa stands as the clear foundation for what we all use today -- Macintosh -- Windows -- iOS -- Android.

David Greelish

Director, Writer

Cast

John Sculley's headshot

John Sculley

Self
Bill Atkinson's headshot

Bill Atkinson

Self
Bruce Damer's headshot

Bruce Damer

Self
John Couch's headshot

John Couch

Self
Rich Page's headshot

Rich Page

Self

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