The Bit Player

IMDb 6.6 2019 • 85 min • Documentary

Director

Mark Levinson

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

John Hutton
John Hutton Claude Shannon
Judith Ivey
Judith Ivey Betty Shannon
Kaliswa Brewster
Kaliswa Brewster Michelle
Andrew Pastides
Andrew Pastides Claude Shannon (young man)
Olivia Gilliatt
Olivia Gilliatt Norma Levor

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