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1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone (2017): Cast

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1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone is a 2017 documentary directed by Jonathan Ignatius Green, starring Dante Gabiati as Philippe Kahn, Wendy Wang and Cary Mizbe. It runs 4 minutes.

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1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone (2017) movie poster
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Runtime
4 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone About?

The premise of 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone without spoilers.

On June 11th, 1997, Philippe Kahn pioneered the camera phone by combining a mobile phone with a digital camera to share pictures instantly. Driven by the birth of his daughter, he created this innovative solution, transmitting photos in real time. This early invention revolutionized communication and image sharing. In 2016, Time Magazine recognized its significance by including Kahn’s first camera phone photo among the 100 most influential photographs ever taken.

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Cast & crew

1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone Cast & Characters

Dante Gabiati leads the cast as Philippe Kahn, with Wendy Wang as Wendy Wang and Cary Mizbe as Police Officer. Directed by Jonathan Ignatius Green; 4 actors are credited in all.

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1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone?

1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone runs 4 minutes.

When was 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone released?

1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone was released on June 29, 2017.

Who directed 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone?

1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone was directed by Jonathan Ignatius Green.

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Who is in the cast of 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone?

1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone stars Dante Gabiati as Philippe Kahn, Wendy Wang as Wendy Wang and Cary Mizbe as Police Officer, among 4 credited actors.

Does 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone have a post-credit scene?

No. 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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