Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan
Synopsis
"Societies have always been shaped more by the nature of the media with which people communicate than by the content of the communication." - Marshall McLuhan Marshall McLuhan, one of Canada's most influential and controversial figures, burst into the center of media circles in North America with his strange and prophetic pronouncements - "electric light is pure information" - on advertising, television, and the emerging computer age. "Out Of Orbit" also pays tribute to McLuhan, his message, and the way in which his theories and words have penetrated and influenced the consciousness of today's media-literate society.
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- Director
- Carl Bessai
- Original Title
- Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
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Carl Bessai
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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What is Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan about?
"Societies have always been shaped more by the nature of the media with which people communicate than by the content of the communication." - Marshall McLuhan Marshall McLuhan, one of Canada's most influential and controversial figures, burst into the center of media circles in North America with his strange and prophetic pronouncements - "electric light is pure information" - on advertising, television, and the emerging computer age. "Out Of Orbit" also pays tribute to McLuhan, his message, and the way in which his theories and words have penetrated and influenced the consciousness of today's media-literate society.
Who directed Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan?
Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan was directed by Carl Bessai.
Who stars in Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan?
The principal cast of Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan includes Marshall McLuhan, Paul Levinson, Ann-Marie MacDonald.
When was Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan released and how long is it?
Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan?
Out of Orbit: The Life and Times of Marshall McLuhan holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).