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Frank Langella
As Self - Narrator (voice)
Walter L. Shaw
As Self (archive footage)

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Walter L. Shaw was a telecommunications pioneer who held 39 patents, including the speakerphone, touchtone dialing, and call forwarding. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he became entangled with organized crime. Through interviews and archival footage, this documentary tells the story of a genius who had it all, but lost everything. Narrated by Frank Langella.

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You can stream Genius on Hold on: Apple TV Store

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