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Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing

Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing

2015 · 58 min · ★ 7.1 · Documentary

Ada Lovelace was a most unlikely computer pioneer. In this film, Dr Hannah Fry tells the story of Ada's remarkable life. Born in the early 19th century, Ada was a countess of the realm, a scandalous socialite and an 'enchantress of numbers'. The film is an enthralling tale of how a life infused with brilliance, but blighted by illness and gambling addiction, helped give rise to the modern era of computing.

Directed by Nat Sharman

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