The Bit Player (2019)
Who would think of a flaming trumpet?
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.
Director: Mark Levinson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: May 29, 2019
Cast
- John Hutton - Claude Shannon
- Judith Ivey - Betty Shannon
- Kaliswa Brewster - Michelle
- Andrew Pastides - Claude Shannon (young man)
- Olivia Gilliatt - Norma Levor
- V.J. Scarpaci - Claude Shannon (boy)
- Toleeya Napolitano - Young girl neighbor
- Adam Heller - Psychoanalyst
- Cleve Asbury - Bell Labs Engineer
- Mark Lyons - Bell Labs Engineer
Screenplay
- Sergio Verdú (Creative Producer)
Music: Robert Miller
Cinematography: Claudia Raschke
Editing: Tim Sternberg
Production: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography, electrical engineer, information technology, computer science
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bit Player about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Bit Player?
- The Bit Player was directed by Mark Levinson.
- Who stars in The Bit Player?
- The Bit Player stars John Hutton, Judith Ivey, Kaliswa Brewster, Andrew Pastides, Olivia Gilliatt, V.J. Scarpaci.
- How long is The Bit Player?
- The Bit Player has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Bit Player?
- The Bit Player is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Bit Player produced?
- The Bit Player was produced in United States of America.