All Things Bakelite: The Age of Plastic

All Things Bakelite: The Age of Plastic

Directed by John E. Maher

Videos

Overview

Genre
Contemporary Issues, Cultural History, Science, Biography, and Environment
Synopsis

In 1907, chemist Leo Baekeland changed the world forever. History and Science come alive in this provocative film about the first plastic and its inventor. Re-enactments, archival images, interviews with experts and satirical songs capture both the wonder and curse of plastic. The film celebrates Baekeland’s genius, Bakelite and other plastics; and confronts plastic pollution. Bold, honest, funny.

Stage
finished
Running time
59, 53 or 21 minutes

Credits

  • Hugh Karraker ... Executive Producer
  • John E. Maher ... Director
  • Craig Mikhitarian ... Editor (ACM Prods.)
  • Marty Fegy ... Sound composer

Production Details

Prod. Co.
JEM Films, LLC
Country
United States
Years of Production
2009-2019
Locations
New York City, Connecticut, Austin, TX., San Jose, CA.
Prod. Partners
The L. H. Baekeland Project, LLC

Distribution Details

Release year
2021
Festivals
WorldFest Houston
Awards
Platinum Remy
Distribution
uploading through aggregator to Amazon, Apple, Google, VUDU
Language
English
Subtitles
Spanish, Mandarin

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