The Bit Player

Name: The Bit Player
Director: Mark Levinson
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-05-29
Duration: 85 min
Cast: John Hutton, Judith Ivey, Kaliswa Brewster, Andrew Pastides, Olivia Gilliatt

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2019 · 85 min · Documentary · TMDB 6.6/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Mark Levinson

Cast

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