Codebreaker Alan Turing Persecution Of A Genius (2014)

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The highs and lows of Alan Turing's life, tracking his extraordinary accomplishments, his government persecution through to his tragic death in 1954. In the last 18 months of his short life, Turing visited a psychiatrist, Dr. Franz Greenbaum, who tried to help him. Each therapy session in this drama documentary is based on real events. The conversations between Turing and Greenbaum explore the pivotal moments in his controversial life and examine the pressures that may have contributed to his early death. The film also includes the testimony of people who actually knew and remember Turing. Plus, this film features interviews with contemporary experts from the world of technology and high science including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. These contributors bring Turing's exciting impact up to the present day, explaining why, in many ways, modern technology has only just begun to explore the potential of Turing's ideas.

Director: Clare Beavan, Nic Stacey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Original Language: en

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lgbt, gay theme

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What is Codebreaker Alan Turing Persecution Of A Genius about?
The highs and lows of Alan Turing's life, tracking his extraordinary accomplishments, his government persecution through to his tragic death in 1954. In the last 18 months of his short life, Turing visited a psychiatrist, Dr. Franz Greenbaum, who tried to help him. Each therapy session in this drama documentary is based on real events. The conversations between Turing and Greenbaum explore the pivotal moments in his controversial life and examine the pressures that may have contributed to his early death. The film also includes the testimony of people who actually knew and remember Turing. Plus, this film features interviews with contemporary experts from the world of technology and high science including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. These contributors bring Turing's exciting impact up to the present day, explaining why, in many ways, modern technology has only just begun to explore the potential of Turing's ideas.
Who directed Codebreaker Alan Turing Persecution Of A Genius?
Codebreaker Alan Turing Persecution Of A Genius was directed by Clare Beavan, Nic Stacey.
Who stars in Codebreaker Alan Turing Persecution Of A Genius?
Codebreaker Alan Turing Persecution Of A Genius stars Ed Stoppard, Henry Goodman, Paul McGann.
How long is Codebreaker Alan Turing Persecution Of A Genius?
Codebreaker Alan Turing Persecution Of A Genius has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Codebreaker Alan Turing Persecution Of A Genius?
Codebreaker Alan Turing Persecution Of A Genius is a Documentary film.