
Yes I Am: The Ric Weiland Story
Documentary
Overview
This 2024 GLAAD Media Award winning film explores Ric Weiland’s journey as both a trailblazer in the tech world and a quiet, yet transformative philanthropist. His founding of Microsoft with Bill Gates & Paul Allen, generosity, and determination continue to inspire a new generation of activists. This documentary is a tribute to his life’s mission to make the world a more inclusive and truly better place for everyone.
Top Cast


Zachary Quinto
Zachary Quinto
Narrator
Zachary Quinto
Narrator


Gil Bar-Sela
Gil Bar-Sela
Ric Weiland
Gil Bar-Sela
Ric Weiland


Bill Gates
Bill Gates
Self
Bill Gates
Self
Urvashi Vaid
Urvashi Vaid
herself
Urvashi Vaid
herself


Paul Allen
Paul Allen
Paul Allen
Ben Sharpe
Ben Sharpe
himself
Ben Sharpe
himself
Michael Failla
Michael Failla
himself
Michael Failla
himself
Mike Schaefer
Mike Schaefer
himself
Mike Schaefer
himself
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