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

Narrator

Gil Bar-Sela

Ric Weiland

Bill Gates

Self

Urvashi Vaid

herself

Paul Allen

Ben Sharpe

himself

Michael Failla

himself

Mike Schaefer

himself

Crew

Aaron Bear

Producer

Fenton Bailey

Producer

Randy Barbato

Producer

Wes Hurley

Producer

Aaron Bear

Director

Stephen Michael Simon

Editor

Matty Brown

Producer

Wade Laurels

Writer

Aimee Palacios

Writer

Andy Volk

Producer

Clips & Videos

Yes I Am - The Ric Weiland Story - 2023