Documentary Film on Linotype Machine, Oct. 20

 

Linotype: The Film, a feature-length documentary exploring the remarkable machine that transformed printing, publishing, and the way people communicate, will be screened by The University of Baltimore's Klein Family Center for Communications Design on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Wright Theater in the UBalt Student Center, 21 W. Mt. Royal Ave. The screening is free and open to the public. Following the screening, filmmaker Doug Wilson will participate in a virtual conversation and live Q&A. Attendance details are listed below.

 

Before the internet transformed how we share information, there was the Linotype—a groundbreaking invention that Thomas Edison called the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Linotype: The Film offers a fascinating feature-length documentary about the machine that transformed printing, publishing, and the way people communicated.

 

Through captivating stories and personal reflections, the film introduces the people who dedicated their lives to the Linotype, revealing the lasting impact of an invention that helped shape modern society. As new technologies emerged, thousands of these once-revolutionary machines were dismantled and melted down, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy worth preserving.

 

During the Q&A, filmmaker Wilson will offer behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the film, and talk about what inspired him to make it. The film is intended for those who are passionate about graphic design, typography, technology, history, and storytelling.

 

To reserve a seat to the Oct. 20 screening, go here. 

 

The film is presented by the University's programs in Integrated Design, including the M.A. in Integrated Design and the MFA in Integrated Design, along with the Klein Family Center of Communications Design.