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201833 minPGdocumentary

Kodak

201833 minPGdocumentary

A dialogue unfolds between a blind, mentally unstable former film technician and George Eastman, accompanied by photographs and vintage Kodak ads.

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Andrew Norman Wilson

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A dialogue unfolds between a blind, mentally unstable former film technician and George Eastman, accompanied by photographs and vintage Kodak ads.

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Andrew Norman Wilsondirector

Andrew Norman Wilsonwriter

James N. Kienitz Wilkinswriter

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A blind, mentally unstable former film technician engages in a dialogue with George Eastman, the founder of Kodak. This semi-biographical fiction, co-written by James N. Kienitz Wilkins, draws inspiration from the author's father’s work at one of Kodak’s first processing labs. The narrative unfolds through a blend of photographs, home video footage, vintage Kodak advertisements, and animations, reflecting on the evolution of photochemical science. The film runs for 33 minutes and was released in 2018.

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