Movie Description
1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone
(2017)Overview
On June 11th, 1997, Philippe Kahn created the first camera phone solution to share pictures instantly on public networks. The impetus for this invention was the birth of Kahn's daughter, when he jerry-rigged a mobile phone with a digital camera and sent photos in real time. In 2016 Time Magazine included Kahn's first camera phone photo in their list of the 100 most influential photos of all time.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jonathan Ignatius Green
- Producer : Jeff Keith,Blake Heal
- Editor : Peter Garriott
- Cast : Dante Gabiati,Cary Mizbe,Venee Porter,Wendy Wang
Cast
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Facts
Original Title1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone
Status Released
Release Information
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2017-06-29
Original Language
Runtime 00h 04m
Homepagehttp://www.ignatiusgreen.com/sports/#/1997-the-birth-of-the-camera-phone/
Production CompaniesConscious Minds
Genres
- Documentary






















