Yes I Am: The Ric Weiland Story (2023)
This 2024 GLAAD Media Award winning film explores Ric Weiland’s journey as both a trailblazer in the tech world and a quiet, yet transformative philanthropist. His founding of Microsoft with Bill Gates & Paul Allen, generosity, and determination continue to inspire a new generation of activists. This documentary is a tribute to his life’s mission to make the world a more inclusive and truly better place for everyone.
Director: Aaron Bear
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Zachary Quinto as Narrator |
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Gil Bar-Sela as Ric Weiland |
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Bill Gates as Self |
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Urvashi Vaid as herself |
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Paul Allen as |
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Ben Sharpe as himself |
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Michael Failla as himself |
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Mike Schaefer as himself |
| Production | Randy Barbato | Producer |
| Production | Wes Hurley | Producer |
| Production | Fenton Bailey | Producer |
| Production | Aaron Bear | Producer |
| Directing | Aaron Bear | Director |
| Editing | Stephen Michael Simon | Editor |
| Production | Matty Brown | Producer |
| Writing | Wade Laurels | Writer |
| Writing | Aimee Palacios | Writer |
| Production | Andy Volk | Producer |
| Production | Amber Bear | Producer |
| Visual Effects | Neely Goniodsky | Animation |