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  • American Experience Mr. Polaroid (Season 37, Episode 3)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History

American Experience

Mr. Polaroid (Season 37, Episode 3)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Documentary, Biography, History
Edwin Land's Polaroid camera preceded the iPhone as a revolutionary way to capture life instantly, while his company's innovative culture became a blueprint for modern Silicon Valley.
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Director
Gene Tempest
Producers
Kristin Butler (producer) | Amanda Pollak (producer)
Composer
Eduardo Aram (music by)
Cinematographers
John Baynard | Andrew Young
Editor
Josh Melrod
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Status
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Updated May 19, 2025
Release date
May 19, 2025 (United States)
Awards
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Nominated for 1 Oscar Award. Another 84 wins & 128 nominations

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2 cast members
Name Known for
Edwin H. Land
Self - Subject (archive footage) (as Edwin Land) Self - Subject (archive footage) (as Edwin Land)   See fewer
Gillian Jacobs
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