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Edison

Edison

Documentary

2015, Movie, 1h 52min

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.

Country: United States

Director:

Michelle Ferrari

Cast:

Michael Murphy,

Thomas A. Edison,

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Thomas Edison's curiosity and drive to innovate led him to revolutionize the world with his inventions, including the light bulb, motion pictures, and sound recording. With no formal education, he relied on intuition and persistence to solve seemingly impossible technical challenges. His competitive spirit and ruthless business tactics earned him both fame and infamy, but his legacy as one of the greatest inventors in history is undeniable. From the cutting edge of America's industrial empire to the forefront of modern technology, Edison's story illuminates the power of innovation and the complex alchemy of celebrity.

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Edison was released in theaters on January 20, 2015.