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The Bit Player (2019) · Cineora

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A MARK LEVINSON FILM

The Bit Player

20191h 25mMovie

Documentary

IMDb7.2/ 10 · 418 votes

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.

Thought-provoking
Heartwarming
True story
Technology
Art

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Some focus

Good for a quick watch, watching alone and talking about after.

DirectorMark Levinson

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.6 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

John HuttonClaude Shannon

Judith IveyBetty Shannon

Kaliswa BrewsterMichelle

Andrew PastidesClaude Shannon (young man)

Olivia GilliattNorma Levor

V.J. ScarpaciClaude Shannon (boy)

Toleeya NapolitanoYoung girl neighbor

Adam HellerPsychoanalyst

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