Edison : the father of invention

The Resource Edison : the father of invention
Label
Edison : the father of invention
Title remainder
the father of invention
Statement of responsibility
an Insignia Films production in association with 42nd Parallel Films for American experience ; American Experience Films presents ; written and directed by Michelle Ferrari ; produced by Amanda Pollak and Michelle Ferrari
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Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Documentary about Thomas Edison that explores the complex alchemy that accounts for the enduring celebrity of America's most famous inventor. It offers new perspectives on the man and his milieu, and illuminates not only the true nature of invention, but its role in turn-of-the-century America's rush into the future
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TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Edited by George O'Donnell ; original music, John Kusiak, P. Andrew Willis ; director of photography, Rafael de la Uz
Date time place
Originally broadcast by PBS Jan. 20, 2015
Dewey number
621.3092
Intended audience
TV parental guidelines rating: TV-PG (parental guidance suggested; this program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children)
Language note
English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH)
LC call number
TK140.E3
LC item number
E357 2015
PerformerNote
Narrator, Michael Murphy ; commentators, Lisa Gitelman, Nathan Myhrvold
Runtime
114
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
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