All Things Bakelite: The Age of Plastic (2018) on Netflix
NR201859mDocumentary
In 1907, Belgian-born American chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland creates Bakelite, the first wholly synthetic plastic. His discovery opens the way to a flood of new man-made materials.
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Plot summary
All Things Bakelite: The Age of Plastic, a film by John Maher, is a virtual periodic table of elements that combine to create a joyous and provocative story about the "father of modern plastics". In 1907, Leo Hendrik Baekeland, a Belgian-born American chemist, made one of the most transformative discoveries of the 20th century: Bakelite. It was the first wholly synthetic plastic and it ushered in an explosion of new man-made materials that marked the beginnings of our modern industrial age.
Cast
- Adam Behras Leo Baekeland(voice)
- Shaun Braniganas Musical Performer
- Jorge Caicedoas Bakelite Artist
- Chris Davisas Performer
- Anthony DeLucaas Our Man in Times Square
- Mark Ferreiraas Leo Baekeland
- Nanette Florianas Musical Performer
- Jeannette Garciaas Research Chemist
- Asher Hayesas Young Leo Baekeland
- Zecky Hayesas Young Leo Baekeland
- Nathalie Holmesas Musical Performer
- Rachel Holmesas Flamenco Dancer
