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First Aired: 19971 Season

Dawn of the Eye

Series Overview

From the invention of the first movie camera by the Lumières to the high-tech coverage of the Gulf War, this series traces the evolution of film and television broadcast journalism and its impact on our perception of world events. Each program provides an in-depth look at a different era in the growth and development of this controversial and fascinating industry. Co-produced by CBC and BBC, the 6-hour series was broadcast over 5 nights by CBC in its initial run, and 6 nights thereafter.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
CBC Television
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

50 min per episode

Air Date Window

1997 – 1997

Premiered: Sun, Jan 19, 1997

Created By
Mark Starowicz

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Feb 16, 1997

Season 1, Episode 6: “Embattled Witness”

The Gulf War demonstrated the global nature of television news, and how its presence can shape the events it witnesses. As new global news titans vie for network supremacy, the medium is fundamentally changing. Will network news remain the watchdog of democracy or lose its position to other media?

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Starowicz

Screenplay & Story

Paul McGrath

Original Score & Music

Eric Robertson, Claude Desjardins

Director of Photography

Michael Sweeney

Producers

Mark Starowicz

Department Leadership Roster

Eric Robertson

Original Music Composer

Claude Desjardins

Original Music Composer

Michael Sweeney

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dawn of the Eye.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawn of the Eye

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What is Dawn of the Eye about?

From the invention of the first movie camera by the Lumières to the high-tech coverage of the Gulf War, this series traces the evolution of film and television broadcast journalism and its impact on our perception of world events. Each program provides an in-depth look at a different era in the growth and development of this controversial and fascinating industry. Co-produced by CBC and BBC, the 6-hour series was broadcast over 5 nights by CBC in its initial run, and 6 nights thereafter.

How many seasons does Dawn of the Eye have?

Dawn of the Eye comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Dawn of the Eye?

Key cast members in Dawn of the Eye include Kenneth Welsh.

Who created or directed Dawn of the Eye?

Dawn of the Eye was developed and directed by Mark Starowicz.