Dawn of the Eye

The read

The series ran 1 season across 6 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Eric RobertsonOriginal Music Composer
• Claude DesjardinsOriginal Music Composer

Cast

• Kenneth WelshSelf - Narrator (voice)

Themes