Yes I Am: The Ric Weiland Story

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.

Cast

Zachary Quinto

as Narrator

Gil Bar-Sela

as Ric Weiland

Bill Gates

as Self

Urvashi Vaid

as herself

Paul Allen

Ben Sharpe

as himself

Michael Failla

as himself

Mike Schaefer

as himself

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