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What the Bleep Do We Know!? (stylized as What tнē #$*! D̄ө ωΣ (k)πow!? and What the #$*! Do We Know!?) is a 2004 film that combines documentary-style interviews, computer-animated graphics, and a narrative that posits a spiritual connection between quantum physics and consciousness. The plot follows the fictional story of a photographer as she encounters emotional and existential obstacles in her life and begins to consider the idea that individual and group consciousness can influence the material world. Her experiences are offered by the filmmakers to illustrate the movie's thesis about quantum physics and consciousness. The 2004 theatrical release of the film was followed by a substantially changed, extended DVD version in 2006.
Bleep was conceived and its production funded by William Arntz, who co-directed the film along with Betsy Chasse and Mark Vicente; all three were students of Ramtha's School of Enlightenment. A moderately low-budget independent film, it was promoted using viral marketing methods and opened in art-house theaters in the western United States, winning several independent film awards before being picked up by a major distributor and eventually grossing over $10 million.
The film has been described as an example of quantum mysticism, and has been criticized for both misrepresenting science and containing pseudoscience. While many of its interviewees and subjects are professional scientists in the fields of physics, chemistry, and engineering, several have noted that the film quotes them out of context.
Original Release
04/23/2004
US Release
10/22/2004
Cast
Name | Character |
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Marlee Matlin | Lead / Amanda |
Elaine Hendrix | Jennifer |
John Ross Bowie | Elliot |
Robert Bailey Jr. | Reggie |
Larry Brandenburg | Bruno |
Daniela Serra | Bride |
James Langston Drake | Groom |
Michele Mariana | Tour Guide |
Armin Shimerman | Older Man (in subway) |
Robert Blanche | Bob |
Directors
William Arntz, Betsy Chasse, Mark Vicente
Writers
William Arntz, Betsy Chasse, Mark Vicente, Matthew Hoffman
Cast
Name | Character |
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Marlee Matlin | Lead / Amanda |
Elaine Hendrix | Jennifer |
John Ross Bowie | Elliot |
Robert Bailey Jr. | Reggie |
Larry Brandenburg | Bruno |
Daniela Serra | Bride |
James Langston Drake | Groom |
Michele Mariana | Tour Guide |
Armin Shimerman | Older Man (in subway) |
Robert Blanche | Bob |
Pavel Mikoloski | Priest |
Alex Rogers | Guy #1 |
Tin Tran | Guy #2 |
Leslie Taylor | Bridesmaid |
Sherilyn Lawson | Bridesmaid |
Mercedes Rose | Bridesmaid |
Joelle Anthony | Bridesmaid |
Dawnn Pavlonnis | Bridesmaid |
Danny Bruno | Caterer |
Josh Santos | Best Man |
Producers
Name | Role |
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William Arntz | Producer |
Betsy Chasse | Producer |
Mark Vicente | Producer |
Scott Altomare | Producer |
Todd C. Guzze | Producer |
Straw Weisman | Producer |