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American Experience

Mr. Polaroid

Season 37 Episode 3 | 52m 20s

Long before the iPhone, another inventive device allowed everyone to instantly chronicle their lives 鈥� the Polaroid camera. The product, and the company鈥檚 unique culture, would launch not only instant photography mania but also become the model for today鈥檚 Silicon Valley tech culture. Mr. Polaroid tells the little-known story of the man behind the camera, Edwin Land.

Aired: 05/18/25 | Expires: 05/29/28
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