The Artists: The Pioneers Behind the Pixels

The Artists explores the first three decades of video game history through the stories of the designers and programmers who laid the groundwork to redefine pop culture. For a massive audience, video games are the films of the 21st century and a primary source of storytelling. How did that happen? An entertaining account of this stunning success story, The Artists is the saga of how video games became such an influential cultural force.

Directed by Peter Mishara, The Artists: The Pioneers Behind the Pixels leans on a strong ensemble — Nolan Bushnell, John Romero, Tim Schafer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2018.