The Machine That Made Us (2008)
The printing press was the world's first mass-production machine. Its invention in the 1450s changed the world as dramatically as splitting the atom or sending men into space, sparking a cultural revolution which shaped the modern age.
Director: Patrick McGrady
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: April 14, 2008
Cast
- Stephen Fry - Self - Presenter
- Barbara Rupp - Self
Production: Wavelength Films, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Patrick McGrady
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Machine That Made Us about?
- The printing press was the world's first mass-production machine. Its invention in the 1450s changed the world as dramatically as splitting the atom or sending men into space, sparking a cultural revolution which shaped the modern age.
- Who directed The Machine That Made Us?
- The Machine That Made Us was directed by Patrick McGrady.
- Who stars in The Machine That Made Us?
- The Machine That Made Us stars Stephen Fry, Barbara Rupp.
- How long is The Machine That Made Us?
- The Machine That Made Us has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The Machine That Made Us?
- The Machine That Made Us is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The Machine That Made Us produced?
- The Machine That Made Us was produced in United Kingdom.