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The Light Bulb Conspiracy (2010)

Movie ★ 7.6 75 min

Documentary

Once upon a time... consumer goods were built to last. Then, in the 1920’s, a group of businessmen realized that the longer their product lasted, the less money they made, thus Planned Obsolescence was born, and manufacturers have been engineering products to fail ever since. Combining investigative research and rare archive footage with analysis by those working on ways to save both the economy and the environment, this documentary charts the creation of ‘engineering to fail’, its rise to prominence and its recent fall from grace.

Cosima Dannoritzer Director Cosima Dannoritzer Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 30, 2010
Runtime
75 min
IMDb
tt1825163
Country
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Studio
Media 3.14, , ,

Themes

Cast

Molly Malcolm Narrator Mike Anane Himself Michael Braungart Himself Steve Bunn Himself Nicols Fox Herself Casey Neistat Casey Neistat Himself

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Light Bulb Conspiracy about?
Once upon a time... consumer goods were built to last. Then, in the 1920’s, a group of businessmen realized that the longer their product lasted, the less money they made, thus Planned Obsolescence was born, and manufacturers have been engineering products to fail ever since. Combining investigative research and rare archive footage with analysis by those working on ways to save both the economy and the environment, this documentary charts the creation of ‘engineering to fail’, its rise to prominence and its recent fall from grace.
Who directed The Light Bulb Conspiracy?
The Light Bulb Conspiracy was directed by Cosima Dannoritzer.
Who stars in The Light Bulb Conspiracy?
The Light Bulb Conspiracy stars Molly Malcolm, Mike Anane, Michael Braungart, Steve Bunn.
When was The Light Bulb Conspiracy released?
The Light Bulb Conspiracy is a 2010 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Light Bulb Conspiracy?
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