Computers: The Friendly Invasion (Captioned)

Extraordinary computer, graphics and spectacular scenes from the terrific Disney feature “Tron” illustrate dazzling computer applications and introduce students to a fabulous resource. You will learn how people working with computers, can build a better world in the future.

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Credits

producer

Michael Bonifer

Duration

00:20:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1982

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323973

Language

English

Subject categories

Animation

Closed captioning

Crafts & Visual Arts → Computer graphics

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Computers

Sound/audio

Captioned

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1982

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