Edison
Synopsis
By the time he died in 1931, Thomas Alva Edison was one of the most famous men in the world. The holder of more patents than any other inventor in history, Edison had achieved glory as the genius behind such revolutionary inventions as sound recording, motion pictures, and electric light. Born on the threshold of America's burgeoning industrial empire, Edison's curiosity led him to its cutting edge. With just three months of formal schooling, he took on one seemingly impossible technical challenge after another, and through intuition, persistence, and a unique team approach to innovation, invariably solved it. Driven and intensely competitive, Edison was often neglectful in his private life and could be ruthless in business. Challenged by competition in the industry he'd founded, Edison launched an ugly propaganda campaign against his rivals, and used his credibility as an electrical expert to help ensure that high-voltage electrocution became a form of capital punishment.
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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | Edison (Preview) | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michelle Ferrari
- Screenplay & Story
- Michelle Ferrari
- Original Title
- Edison
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
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Michelle Ferrari
Michelle Ferrari
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Michelle Ferrari
Writer
Michelle Ferrari
Director
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What is Edison about?
By the time he died in 1931, Thomas Alva Edison was one of the most famous men in the world. The holder of more patents than any other inventor in history, Edison had achieved glory as the genius behind such revolutionary inventions as sound recording, motion pictures, and electric light. Born on the threshold of America's burgeoning industrial empire, Edison's curiosity led him to its cutting edge. With just three months of formal schooling, he took on one seemingly impossible technical challenge after another, and through intuition, persistence, and a unique team approach to innovation, invariably solved it. Driven and intensely competitive, Edison was often neglectful in his private life and could be ruthless in business. Challenged by competition in the industry he'd founded, Edison launched an ugly propaganda campaign against his rivals, and used his credibility as an electrical expert to help ensure that high-voltage electrocution became a form of capital punishment.
Who directed Edison?
Edison was directed by Michelle Ferrari.
Who stars in Edison?
The principal cast of Edison includes Michael Murphy, Thomas A. Edison, Henry Ford.
When was Edison released and how long is it?
Edison was released in 2015 with a total runtime of Unknown.