When Wire Was King
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A new award-winning feature-length documentary by award-winning ​Director and Executive Producer Jennifer A. Manner

"When Wire Was King is...a crucial history that should be required viewing for anyone who has ever texted or made a phone call."
Lisa Napoli, Author, Up All Night and Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie
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When Wire Was King "is entertianing, but more importantly, an honest portrayal of how our telecommunications industry came to be."
Dick Green, former Head, Cable Labs Board Member, Liberty Global Corporation and Shaw Communications, and Member, Cable Hall of Fame
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When Wire Was King

For more information or to submit questions about distribution or private showing opportunities, please contact us.
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About the Film

When Wire Was King: The Transformation of Telecommunications is a feature-length documentary that puts the telecommunications revolution into historical context. Commerce, technology, entertainment, travel, health, and all societal interaction are now so dependent on secure and reliable telecommunications that, if the plug were pulled, our nation and world would likely collapse. As our digital world grows increasingly complex, it’s critically important  to understand what drives, threatens, and governs the technology on which we all depend.
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Director's Message

Our film provides an understanding of the history of telecommunications market reform and how innovation has led to a world of choices today.
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The Experts

​The brave individuals who have worked to ensure that we have an innovative telecommunications marketplace.
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The Filmmakers

A group of some of the finest filmmakers bringing the important story of When Wire Was King to the screen.
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  • Film
    • Story Summary
    • Director's Statement
    • Production Gallery
    • Previous Film
  • Trailer and Film Clips
  • Filmmakers & Experts
    • The Filmmakers
    • The Experts
  • Supporters
  • Blog
  • Contact