Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips
Synopsis
Whatever happened to Scotland's Silicon Glen? US giant IBM arrived at Spango Valley in post-war Greenock, attracted as part of a government effort to replace industrial jobs. For decades the company provided thousands of jobs, often at the leading edge of technology, helping to attract dozens of high-tech investments to Scotland from all over the world. What was it like to work for the company known as Big Blue? The film uncovers the stories of the shop-floor at IBM. And it tells of IBM's supporting role in major events including the Moon landings and the creation of an iconic movie - Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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- Director
- Margaret Shankland
- Original Title
- Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- TVI Vision
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Margaret Shankland
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Margaret Shankland
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Margaret Shankland
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What is Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips about?
Whatever happened to Scotland's Silicon Glen? US giant IBM arrived at Spango Valley in post-war Greenock, attracted as part of a government effort to replace industrial jobs. For decades the company provided thousands of jobs, often at the leading edge of technology, helping to attract dozens of high-tech investments to Scotland from all over the world. What was it like to work for the company known as Big Blue? The film uncovers the stories of the shop-floor at IBM. And it tells of IBM's supporting role in major events including the Moon landings and the creation of an iconic movie - Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Who directed Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips?
Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips was directed by Margaret Shankland.
Who stars in Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips?
The principal cast of Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips includes Adam Bradley, Martin Campbell-Kelly, Anthony Frewin, Nick Frewin, Peter Vaughan.
When was Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips released and how long is it?
Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 59m.