CanFilm Day: Blackberry
From its humble origins in Waterloo, ON, in 1996, nobody expected the massive global success that the world’s first smartphone would become. Nobody, that is, except Jim Balsillie (Howerton). Taking a chance on then-struggling startup Research in Motion (RIM), he joins BlackBerry creators Mike Lazaridis (Baruchel) and Douglas Fregin (Johnson) as co-CEO. Together, they form a massive multinational tech giant, but the power and wealth soon begin to eat away at their relationship, putting everything they built into jeopardy.
Based loosely on the true story of the extraordinary development and spectacular demise of the BlackBerry, this high-stakes comedy featuring an all-star cast is a bona fide crowd pleaser and critical darling.
“An instant Canadian classic.” – Barry Hertz, The Globe and Mail
Blackberry
Released: 2023 | Director: Matt Johnson
Mike Lazaridis and his best friend Douglas Fregin attempt to revolutionise the communications industry with the world's first smartphone. However, the pair finds themselves jumping several hurdles.
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