A film showing the new world created by the techniques and processes of the plastics industry. Transmuted from coal, oil or wood, synthetic substances can make thousands of new products, from silk threads to furniture. With a light and lively treatment, this film explores the colorful, versatile world of these synthetic materials.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006583
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Manufacturing processes
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Petroleum products
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Plastics industry and trade
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wood products
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Petroleum products
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Chemistry
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)