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2018120 minGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(20 ratings)• TMDB

The Commodore Story

2018120 minGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(20 ratings)• TMDB

Uncovering the impact of Commodore on early computing and gaming culture.

“Changing the world 8-bits at a time”

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Steven Fletcher

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Uncovering the impact of Commodore on early computing and gaming culture.

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Steven Fletcher

Steven Fletcherdirector

Steven Fletcher

Steven Fletcherwriter

Leonard Tramielcast

Chris Hülsbeckcast

Rob Hubbardcast

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The story of the Commodore PET, VIC-20, C64 and Amiga from engineers, games developers and how Commodore influenced the first 8-bit generation users.

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