A fascinating clash of philosophy, classical studies and Pop Culture, this film capsulizes a number of "Media Prophet" Marshall McLuhan's conclusions about media.
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Cast
8 people
Laurie Anderson
Narrator
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Kevin McMahon
John M. Tran
Kristina McLaughlin
Andrew McLuhan
Fisherman (in 'The Descent into the Maelstrom' segment)
Michael McMahon
Marshall McLuhan
Self (archive footage)
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Euclidean Man
David Sobelman
Kevin McMahon Director · Christopher Donaldson Editor
United States release July 10, 2004 · Produced in Canada
Production
Canada
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Canada · November 30, 2002
Theatrical
United States · July 10, 2004
Dallas Video Festival
Australia
February 23, 2005 · Adelaide Film Festival
Italy
June 18, 2011 · Biografilm Festival
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