Anyone who dialed in to bulletin board systems in the last 30+ years is going to enjoy this documentary. The sysops, the co-sysops, the pirates, the message board contributors, the door gamers -- the users.
"BBS" presents impeccable, honest coverage of an era -- one that ended abruptly and in the recent past. It takes a very technical subject and highlights the people behind the phone lines and computers - and the result is very satisfying.
I would point anyone who was curious about any aspect of the BBS world to this film. As someone who did call quite a few boards from 1981-1996, I can say that there were parts of this documentary that really hit close to home.
I need to mention a few other aspects -- the music/soundtrack really ties in with the content well, the overall production quality is good, and, most importantly, everyone is easily seen and understood.
Easily one of my favorite documentaries, and I'm confident I'd feel that way even if I wasn't involved in the BBS scene.
"BBS" presents impeccable, honest coverage of an era -- one that ended abruptly and in the recent past. It takes a very technical subject and highlights the people behind the phone lines and computers - and the result is very satisfying.
I would point anyone who was curious about any aspect of the BBS world to this film. As someone who did call quite a few boards from 1981-1996, I can say that there were parts of this documentary that really hit close to home.
I need to mention a few other aspects -- the music/soundtrack really ties in with the content well, the overall production quality is good, and, most importantly, everyone is easily seen and understood.
Easily one of my favorite documentaries, and I'm confident I'd feel that way even if I wasn't involved in the BBS scene.