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Television: The Enchanted Mirror

Television: The Enchanted Mirror

1981•28m
Documentary

Details the impact of television on people and social institutions.

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Production

ZALA Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Karen Arthur

Karen Arthur

Self

Harlan Ellison

Harlan Ellison

Self

Stanley R. Greenberg

Self

David Greene

David Greene

Self

Ken Kelley

Self

Tom Kersey

Self

Jack Valenti

Jack Valenti

Self

Vladimir K. Zworykin

Self

Cynthia Lebo

Narrator (voice)

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