The Genius of George Boole

Sep 01, 2015 | IMDB 7.5

59 min Watch Now

Documentary, History

Narrated by Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons, The Genius of George Boole assembles academics and industry leaders from across the globe to explore the life and importance of one of the world’s greatest unsung heroes.

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Jeremy Irons, Mark McAuley, David Martin, Emanuele Pelucchi, Michael B. Murphy, David Puttnam, Desmond MacHale, Bill Liao, Rory McInerney, Mark Hocknull

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