Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine

About Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine

Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine is a deeply critical examination of tech icon Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc. Unfolding in a documentary style, directed by Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney. Released in 2015, the film provides a balanced and comprehensive insight into Jobs' life and legacy, shedding light on his exceptional expertise, narcissistic behavior, personal life, and more.

Making / Production

The film was predominantly directed and written by Alex Gibney, produced by Viva Van Loock and Alex Gibney. It presents a complex, nuanced perspective of Jobs, including interviews with people who were close to him at different points in his life.

Actors and Key Contributors

• Alex Gibney: The director and writer, used a mixture of new interviews and archival footage to create a compelling portrait of Steve Jobs.
• Steve Jobs: Late cofounder of Apple Inc., Jobs appears in the film through a collection of historical footage and interviews.
• Chrisann Brennan: The mother of Jobs' first child, Lisa Brennan-Jobs. She discusses her experiences with Jobs as both a lover and a co-parent.
• Bob Belleville: One of the early Apple employees provides a perspective on Jobs' leadership and management style.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary was selected for the 2015 SXSW Film Festival.
• Despite its critical edge, the documentary includes a number of admiring tributes to Jobs.
• The film takes viewers back to the dawn of the digital age, tracing Jobs’ steps.

Quotes

• The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do. - Steve Jobs
• Design is how it works. - Steve Jobs

Music & Soundtrack

• The documentary presents a well-curated background score, contributing to the engaging storytelling.
• The original background score for the documentary was composed by Will Bates and includes tracks that aid in setting the tone of the story.