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Subscribe Watch Trailer Share. 1:00:35. Yes I Am - The Ric Weiland Story delves deep into the legacy of a remarkable individual whose life was a tapestry of tech innovation, philanthropic generosity, and unwavering advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. As one of the earliest founders & queer pioneers at Microsoft, Ric Weiland's genius was matched only by ...
May 23, 2023 · Yes I Am: The Ric Weiland Story will be available to stream online from May 16-30, using the screening link received upon registration. On Tuesday, May 23 rd we will host a live virtual panel discussion about the film featuring the project’s director, Ric Weiland’s partner, and the actor who plays Ric Weiland in the film.
With his newfound wealth, he turned to philanthropy. During his life, he donated more than $200m to fund more than 60 non-profit organizations. His efforts still have a massive impact today. However, as his wealth grew, Ric seemed to slip further into self-doubt, depression, and a kind of impostor syndrome.
Ric Weiland was a brilliant programmer, queer pioneer, and one of the earliest employees of Microsoft. He dedicated his life and fortune to philanthropy and activism, but personal struggles eventually became too much to bear. This is the story of his life and legacy.
During his life, he donated more than $200m to fund more than 60 non-profit organizations. His efforts still have a massive impact today. However, as his wealth grew, Ric seemed to slip further into self-doubt, depression, and a kind of impostor syndrome. Yes I Am - The Ric Weiland Story is a 2023 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 1 minute.
Yes I Am - The Ric Weiland Story chronicles LGBTQ pioneer & unknown founder of Microsoft. With his newfound wealth, he turned to philanthropy. During his lif...
Besides introducing this significant historical figure, Yes I Am offers thoughtful discussions about mental health (Weiland suffered from depression) and about finding ways to thrive as a gay ...
