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The Bit Player (2018) The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon (the "Father of Information

The Bit Player (2018)

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.

Cast:
Claude Shannon: John Hutton
Betty Shannon: Judith Ivey
Michelle: Kaliswa Brewster
Claude Shannon (young man): Andrew Pastides
Norma Levor: Olivia Gilliatt
Claude Shannon (boy): V.J. Scarpaci
Young girl neighbor: Toleeya Napolitano
Psychoanalyst: Adam Heller
Norma's girlfriend: Maura Grady
Bell Labs Engineer: Kurt Ziskie
Bell Labs Secretary: Sandy York
IAS Mathematician: James Rutledge
Claude's Roommate: Josh Cahn
Danny Hillis (interviewee): Danny Hillis
Self: Claude Shannon
Alexander Vardy (interviewee): Alexander Vardy

Written by: Mark Levinson

Director: Mark Levinson

Production: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Release date: 26 Jun 2020
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