Asbestos (2017)
Mined, extracted, and woven, asbestos was the magic mineral. Towns became cities under its patronage, Persian kings entertained guests with its fireproof nature, and centuries of industry raked in the profits of its global application. We now live in the remains of this toxic dream, a dream that with the invention of electron microscopes revealed our material history as a disaster in the waiting.
Director: Sasha Litvintseva, Graeme Arnfield
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: February 15, 2017
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Asbestos about?
- Mined, extracted, and woven, asbestos was the magic mineral. Towns became cities under its patronage, Persian kings entertained guests with its fireproof nature, and centuries of industry raked in the profits of its global application. We now live in the remains of this toxic dream, a dream that with the invention of electron microscopes revealed our material history as a disaster in the waiting.
- Who directed Asbestos?
- Asbestos was directed by Sasha Litvintseva, Graeme Arnfield.
- How long is Asbestos?
- Asbestos has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Asbestos?
- Asbestos is a Documentary film.
- Where was Asbestos produced?
- Asbestos was produced in Canada.