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Directed by | Paul Owens |
Produced by | Paul Levering |
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Music by | Daniel Rosenfeld |
Distributed by | 2 Player Productions |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
Minecraft: The Story of Mojang is a 2012 documentary film directed by Paul Owens. It is about the history of the company Mojang and its creation, Minecraft. The film features interviews with company personnel such as Markus Persson and Jens Bergensten and insights from people involved in the gaming industry and from players profoundly impacted by the game.[1] The film was produced by 2 Player Productions. The production was funded through a Kickstarter campaign and spanned nearly two years in locations across North America and Europe.[1][2][3]
The film premiered on Xbox Live on December 22, 2012, and was made available for download and streaming the following day.[2] 2 Player Productions also uploaded the documentary to torrent index The Pirate Bay, but urged people to consider purchasing the film.[4]