We Made Telephones

Ben Young

We Made Telephones

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Abstract

The pace of technological progress in the physical world has stalled. WE MADE TELEPHONES converts mid-20th century propaganda and advertising into a personal, inter-generational exploration of how that 'world of atoms' fell apart, and how it might yet recover.

Original language	English
Publisher	Autokino
Media of output	Film
Publication status	Published - 20 Jan 2025

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We Made Telephones

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Bolton International Film Festival: Archive: Reframing the Past: We Made Telephones

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