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Asbestos

February 15, 2017 0h 20m

Originally released in 2017. Asbestos is a documentary film. directed by Sasha Litvintseva. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Mined, extracted, and woven, asbestos was the magic mineral. Towns became cities under its patronage, Persian kings entertained guests with its fireproof nature, and centuries of industry raked in the profits of its global application. We now live in the remains of this toxic dream, a dream that with the invention of electron microscopes revealed our material history as a disaster in the waiting.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 15, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 0h 20m 20 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asbestos about?

Mined, extracted, and woven, asbestos was the magic mineral. Towns became cities under its patronage, Persian kings entertained guests with its fireproof nature, and centuries of industry raked in ...

Who directed Asbestos?

Asbestos was directed by Sasha Litvintseva.

How long is Asbestos?

Asbestos has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).

When was Asbestos released?

Asbestos was released on February 15, 2017 in theaters.