The 2009 documentary film, Transcendent Man, introduces the life and ideas of Ray Kurzweil, the renowned futurist who journeys the world offering his vision of a future where we will merge with our machines, can live forever, and are billions of times more intelligent — all within the next 30 years. A debut documentary from writer/director Barry Ptolemy.
Be sure to visit the film's official website for screening times and future release plans. A collection of reviews and film-related announcements can be found in this section.
Source: Ebongeek — June 26, 2011
One of the most controversial documentaries of our time has been available for digital download for several months now, yet many in the mainstream are still unacquainted with the ideas, concepts, opportunities and challenges presented by the coming Technological Singularity.
Perhaps this shouldn’t be too surprising, many of us live in the…
Source: Singularity Hub — July 14, 2011 | Aaron Saenz
The future is coming to the 49 out of 50 of the United States (sorry, Wyoming). On August 3rd, Transcendent Man: A Conversation About the Future will be appearing in 500+ theaters across the country.
This LIVE broadcast panel discussion will focus on accelerating technologies, the future of humanity, and the…
Source: G4 Attack of the Show — May 24, 2011 | Chris Gore
Transcendent Man: A Conversation about the Future with Ray Kurzweil, produced by NCM Fathom, Ptolemaic Productions, and Therapy Studios, will be simulcast to select movie theaters nationwide from Lincoln Center in New York City on August 3rd, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, 7:00 p.m. Central, 6:00 p.m. Mountain, and 8:00 p.m. Pacific (tape-delayed).
Source: Andrew Breitbart Presents: Big Hollywood — July 8, 2011 | David Swindle
Consider Transcendent Man, the recent documentary about inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil. The film is based on his 2005 book The Singularity is Near and builds on his past 20 years of accurate predictions of technological growth. This is the reality we forget: technology is constantly getting twice as
Ray Kurzweil will appear on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday, June 16 and HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday, June 17 to promote the critically acclaimed documentary film Transcendent Man. Check network links for local show times.
Source: Ain't It Cool News — May 24, 2011 | Harry Knowles
Hey folks, Harry here with a new DVD column and things are a bit different this week with some of the titles, and I’m betting that will at least continue with next week’s amazing series of titles. I think you’ll enjoy some of the surprises this week.
Transcendent Man, the film about the life and ideas of Ray Kurzweil by director Barry Ptolemy, is available today (May 24, 2011) on DVD in stores nationwide (Best Buy and Barnes and Noble), according to Ptolemaic Productions.
The DVD will also be available for order on Amazon.com,…
Source: The Plain Dealer — May 22, 2011 | Chris Ball
When will computers attain consciousness and surpass humans? Genius inventor Ray Kurzweil calls this event the Singularity, and he pinpoints it at 2029. In this startling 2009 biodoc, he shares his theories about technology’s exponential acceleration.
Critics call him a crackpot, while he calmly makes his predictions based on past events. Don’t be scared,…
Source: Tengri News — May 23, 2011
Kazakhstan Prime Minister Karim Massimov posted in tweeted that he watched Barry Ptolemy’s Transcendent Man. “I saw the film, The Transcendent Man. It changed my vision of the future,” the Prime Minister posted.
Transcendent Man is a documentary about innovations and revolutionary ideas based on Ray Kurzweil’s bestseller called The Singularity is Near.…
Source: somethinkblue — May 1, 2011 | Nima D. Seifi
There are moments in history that shape humanity’s trajectory. Such events vary in form, content and timescale, and the likelihood is that only a few people are ever truly aware of the epistemological, and in some instances geological, ground shifting beneath them. What if we were on the cusp of such a moment right now?…
Source: Cinetalk Reviews — April 24, 2011
Cinetalk Reviews YouTube channel | A review of the documentary about the life and ideas of Ray Kurzweil.
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Screening details: Transcendent Man will screen at San Francisco’s historic Palace of Fine Arts on April 14, 2011, at 8:00 pm. The screening will feature a special introduction by Ray Kurzweil and post-screening Q&A with director Barry Ptolemy and Ray Kurzweil.
Transcendent Man, the critically acclaimed documentary by director Barry Ptolemy, explores the life and ideas of…
Source: Singularity Hub — April 6, 2011 | Aaron Saenz
How do you get everyone to sit up and pay attention to the idea of the Singularity? Make it entertaining. No doubt about it, Transcendent Man is that and more. Barry Ptolemy’s documentary on Ray Kurzweil explores the philosophy, personal history, and predictions of one of the world’s most…
Source: Film School Rejects — March 5, 2011 | Cole Abaius
For a very important reason, Transcendent Man begins with death. It’s a theme that pervades the entire discussion of technology, the future, and the direction that humanity might be headed in. After all, it’s that fear of death that propels us forward to delaying it, and, if Ray Kurzweil has his way, defeating it.…