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American Experience: Mr. Polaroid

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Long before the iPhone, another inventive device allowed everyone to chronicle their lives instantly—the Polaroid camera. Mr. Polaroid tells the little-known story of the man behind the camera, Edwin Land. 

Monday, May 19, 9 pm and Wednesday, May 21, 2 pm on Nine PBS and livestream.

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American Experience
Mr. Polaroid
52:20
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Expires: 2025-06-17

The story of Edwin Land, whose iconic Polaroid camera let everyone instantly chronicle their lives.

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