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"The man who walked away from a founding stake in Apple and why he doesn't care."

2020

0h 44m

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Overview

This documentary chronicles the creation story of Apple Computer as told through the eyes of Ronald Wayne—the company's forgotten third founder.

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4 featured cast members

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Steve Wozniak

Steve Wozniak

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Ken MacAllister

Self

Mike Andrews

Self

Ronald Wayne

Self

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Directed by: Paul Johnson

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