Python: The Documentary

This documentary explores the origins and growth of the Python programming language. It traces the software's path from a 1990s side project in Amsterdam to a fundamental tool for data science, artificial intelligence, and major global corporations. The film examines the role of the community in shaping the language and discusses the internal disputes and periods of instability that once threatened its existence.

Directed by Ida Bechtle, the film features accounts from Guido van Rossum, Barry Warsaw, and Travis Oliphant. The production focuses on how Python evolved into a widely used technology and the broad impact it has had on the modern digital landscape. The documentary has a runtime of 84 minutes and was released on August 28, 2025.