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The Cable That Changed the World

The Cable That Changed the World

2024-08-05 90 Min 6

Synopsis

The first transatlantic communications cable, traversing the ocean floor from Valentia Island, County Kerry, to Newfoundland, Canada, 165 years ago was an 8 year endeavor that helped lay the foundation of the modern technology industry and explains the fragility of undersea cables today.

Original Title

The Cable That Changed the World

Director

Ruán Magan
Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley
Self - Narrator (voice)