
Join high school aged girls from around the world as they try to better their community through technology and collaboration in this thrilling, heartfelt documentary. By 2017, the app market will be valued at $77 Billion. Over 80% of these developers are male. The Technovation Challenge aims to change that by empowering girls worldwide to develop apps for an international competition. From rural Moldova to urban Brazil to suburban Massachusetts, CODEGIRL follows teams who dre... (Full plot summary below)
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Join high school aged girls from around the world as they try to better their community through technology and collaboration in this thrilling, heartfelt documentary. By 2017, the app market will be valued at $77 Billion. Over 80% of these developers are male. The Technovation Challenge aims to change that by empowering girls worldwide to develop apps for an international competition. From rural Moldova to urban Brazil to suburban Massachusetts, CODEGIRL follows teams who dream of holding their own in the world's fastest-growing industry. The winning team gets $10K to complete and release their app, but every girl discovers something valuable along the way.
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| The PlaylistKevin JagernauthFor those who are coming to Codegirl looking for a fiery rebuke and exposé on the gender imbalance rampant in Silicon Valley, they've come to the wrong place. |
| Los Angeles TimesKatie WalshUnfortunately, there’s a missed opportunity to develop the suspense within a structure that has built-in tension. The pacing remains steady during the ramp-up to the final pitch, but it lacks competitive drama. |
| Common Sense MediaBarbara ShulgasserHeartfelt docu showcases tech competition for teen girls. |
| TheWrapInkoo KangSilicon Valley is built on various inequalities, and, frustratingly, CodeGirl isn’t interested enough in delving into those issues — or the girls determined to overcome them. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeHowever polished the doc's tech and score, it simply doesn't find drama in this familiar template. |
| User ReviewTamera GInspiring and well done! Love this movie. |
| User ReviewAmy%20 KInspiring and well done! Love this movie. |
| User ReviewKingsley UInspiring and well done! Love this movie. |
| User ReviewKurt EA compelling documentary about young people (specifically, women) trying to break into the tech startup scene, with apps and business plans and 4-minute pitches. A compelling look at young peoples' attempts to have an impact on their communities. |