Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History
Synopsis
Engineer Jem Stansfield investigates how the crash test dummy has become an icon for safety. For 65 years he has been crashed, smashed and impaled, evolving from a simple military mannequin into a highly sophisticated measuring tool. Jem meets a whole range of dummies from the past, present and future at crash laboratories in Sweden, the UK and US to discover how their evolution has mirrored car safety improvements. An affectionate look at a unique feat of engineering which makes you laugh, gasp and wince all at once.
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- Director
- Ian A. Hunt
- Original Title
- Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Lion Television, Smithsonian Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian A. Hunt
Ian A. Hunt, Nick Catliff
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Ian A. Hunt
Producer
Ian A. Hunt
Director
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What is Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History about?
Engineer Jem Stansfield investigates how the crash test dummy has become an icon for safety. For 65 years he has been crashed, smashed and impaled, evolving from a simple military mannequin into a highly sophisticated measuring tool. Jem meets a whole range of dummies from the past, present and future at crash laboratories in Sweden, the UK and US to discover how their evolution has mirrored car safety improvements. An affectionate look at a unique feat of engineering which makes you laugh, gasp and wince all at once.
Who directed Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History?
Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History was directed by Ian A. Hunt.
Who stars in Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History?
The principal cast of Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History includes Jem Stansfield.
When was Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History released and how long is it?
Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 59m.