The Bit Player

2019

Who would think of a flaming trumpet?

Documentary

Mark Levinson
1h 25m
May 29, 2019 · United States of America

Overview

The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon (the "Father of Information Theory"), who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: May 29, 2019
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Cast: John Hutton,Judith Ivey,Kaliswa Brewster,Andrew Pastides,Olivia Gilliatt,V.J. Scarpaci,Toleeya Napolitano,Adam Heller,Cleve Asbury,Mark Lyonsand 10 more
Director: Mark Levinson
Writer: Sergio Verdú
Producer: Mark Levinson,Ruediger Urbanke,Alon Orlitsky,Michelle Effros,Christina Fragouli
Cinematography: Claudia Raschke
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
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