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Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips

The film explores the often-overlooked stories of IBM's factory floor in Greenock, Scotland, shedding light on the company's significant contributions to historic events such as the Moon landings and the production of Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

US giant IBM arrived in Scotland's Silicon Glen after World War II, attracted by government efforts to replace industrial jobs. For decades, the company provided thousands of jobs, often at the cutting edge of technology, drawing in dozens of high-tech investments from around the world.

Info about Silicon Glen: From Ships to Microchips

Studio(s): TVI Vision

Originally Released: United States, May 26, 2020

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary