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The Bit Player (2019)

Movie ★ 6.6 85 min

Documentary

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.

Mark Levinson Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 29, 2019
Runtime
85 min
IMDb
tt5015534
Language
Studio
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Themes

Cast

John Hutton Claude Shannon Judith Ivey Judith Ivey Betty Shannon Kaliswa Brewster 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 Adam Heller Psychoanalyst Cleve Asbury Bell Labs Engineer Mark Lyons Bell Labs Engineer Randall McNeal Randall McNeal Bell Labs Engineer Andrew Patrick Nelson Bell Labs Engineer Michael Rose Michael Rose Bell Labs Engineer Remi Sandri Bell Labs Engineer Geoff Schuppert Geoff Schuppert Bell Labs Engineer Jack Sochet Jack Sochet Bell Labs Engineer Kurt Ziskie Bell Labs Engineer Gloria Mann Gloria Mann Bell Labs Secretary

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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.
When was The Bit Player released?
The Bit Player is a 2019 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Bit Player?
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