Character Relationship Map: The Bit Player

Characters

• Claude Shannon (played by John Hutton) — protagonist
• Betty Shannon (played by Judith Ivey) — supporting
• Michelle (played by Kaliswa Brewster) — supporting
• Claude Shannon (young man) (played by Andrew Pastides) — supporting
• Norma Levor (played by Olivia Gilliatt) — supporting
• Claude Shannon (boy) (played by V.J. Scarpaci) — supporting
• Psychoanalyst (played by Adam Heller) — supporting
• Bell Labs Engineer (played by Mark Lyons) — supporting
• Bell Labs Engineer (played by Randall McNeal) — supporting
• Bell Labs Engineer (played by Cleve Asbury) — supporting
• Young girl neighbor (played by Toleeya Napolitano) — supporting
• Bell Labs Engineer (played by Kurt Ziskie) — minor
• Bell Labs Engineer (played by Remi Sandri) — minor
• Bell Labs Engineer (played by Andrew Patrick Nelson) — minor
• Bell Labs Secretary (played by Sandy York) — minor
• IAS Mathematician (played by James Rutledge) — minor
• Bell Labs Engineer (played by Jack Sochet) — minor
• Bell Labs Secretary (played by Gloria Mann) — minor
• Bell Labs Engineer (played by Geoff Schuppert) — minor
• Bell Labs Engineer (played by Michael Rose) — minor

Story Analysis

A 2019 documentary celebrating Claude Shannon's life and information theory legacy.

Plot Progression

1. Honoring a Pioneer
2. Festival Premiere Debut
3. Academic Community Reception
4. Critical Acclaim and Awards