A statue of Turing holding an apple.
Synopsis (17 minutes-Documentary)
Alan Turing, a Cambridge Mathematician whose work "On Computable Numbers," is the basis of todays programmable computers. His work continues to affect the world today.
When drafted into service during WWII to work at Bletchley Park, he helped crack the Nazi Enigma Code that turned the tide of WWII for the allies.
This genius was later persecuted by the British, (the same people he served so well during the war,) for being a homosexual.
Dying mysteriously after eating half of a cyanide laced apple in 1954, it isn't known if he was poisoned or committed suicide. Whichever was the case, it was a huge loss of a brilliant man who gave his all for his country.
The film also goes into Turing's personal life, which any good documentary should.
Filmmaker
Christopher Racster is; director, producer, cinematographer, and editor of this film. It was his production company "Archer Productions" through which it was produced.
Christopher has several Indies to his credit and has won several awards. Click on his name for his impressive bio.
Currently in production, "Spork," a comedy with Chad Allen and several notable cast members. Due out in 2010.
Review
For someone who didn't know a thing about Mr. Turing, I knew a whole lot at the end of this documentary. This film's strongest point (and there are many strong points,) is that it fits a lot of information in 17 minutes. It also leaves you wishing there were more. So, of course a search of the internet brought a lot of hits, however, the film covered the main and important details.
Considering Christopher did almost everything himself, this film is very well made. It looks professional, sound quality is good. Lots of Indies have problems with these two things, sound and picture quality.
If you can catch this film, grab the chance.
Next showing of "Decoding Alan Turing"
Imagine Science October 15-24. New York City.
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