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Magic Molecule

Christopher Chapman & Hugh O'Connor

1964 | 8 min

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This short documentary introduces us to the colorful and versatile world of plastics. Transmuted from coal, oil or wood, synthetic substances can make thousands of new products, from silk threads to furniture.

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Credits

director

Hugh O'Connor

Christopher Chapman
producer

Nicholas Balla
script

William Weintraub
photography

Christopher Chapman
editing

George Kaczender
re-recording

Ron Alexander
music

Maurice Blackburn

See also

Industrial Technology; Chemistry
Subjects: Featured Films; Fascinating educational films
Channels: Indigenous Cinema

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Such a simpler time And don't forget those fluorocarbons. How could we? A total delight, a trip back to my early days.
RussP, 3 Feb 2011

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