Atanasoff: The Father of the Computer
Synopsis
The story of the lone inventor who fought all his life to be recognized as the originator of one of mankind’s most significant inventions. John Atanasoff, a physics professor at Iowa State College, needed a better calculator that could quickly solve advanced equations and when he tried to find such a machine, realized none existed. So Atanasoff decided he must build his own calculator. Through archive material, reenactments, interviews with experts and first hand witnesses this documentary shines a light to controversy over who was the actual inventor of the computer and an unknown part of our history.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mila Aung-Thwin, Daniel Cross
- Original Title
- Atanasoff: The Father of the Computer
- Release Date
- 01/01/2012
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mila Aung-Thwin, Daniel Cross
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Mila Aung-Thwin
Director
Daniel Cross
Director
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What is Atanasoff: The Father of the Computer about?
The story of the lone inventor who fought all his life to be recognized as the originator of one of mankind’s most significant inventions. John Atanasoff, a physics professor at Iowa State College, needed a better calculator that could quickly solve advanced equations and when he tried to find such a machine, realized none existed. So Atanasoff decided he must build his own calculator. Through archive material, reenactments, interviews with experts and first hand witnesses this documentary shines a light to controversy over who was the actual inventor of the computer and an unknown part of our history.
Who directed Atanasoff: The Father of the Computer?
Atanasoff: The Father of the Computer was directed by Mila Aung-Thwin, Daniel Cross.
Who stars in Atanasoff: The Father of the Computer?
The principal cast of Atanasoff: The Father of the Computer includes Not specified.
When was Atanasoff: The Father of the Computer released and how long is it?
Atanasoff: The Father of the Computer was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 47m.