Seeking Mavis Beacon (2024)

Seeking Mavis Beacon (2024) is a thought-provoking documentary that uncovers the hidden story behind one of the most iconic faces in computer history. The film follows two Black artists on a mission to find the real woman who inspired “Mavis Beacon,” the fictional typing instructor who revolutionized digital learning in the 1980s. Their journey becomes a powerful exploration of identity, representation, and erasure in the tech world. Through interviews, archival footage, and emotional storytelling, the documentary celebrates the forgotten legacy of a woman whose face taught millions to type — yet whose true story was almost lost to history.