SlingShot (2014)
Directed by Paul Lazarus
Genres - Science & Technology |
Sub-Genres - Biography, Environmental Science, Inventions & Innovations |
Release Date - Jul 10, 2015 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 88 min. |
Countries - Georgia, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jennifer Lackman
A documentary profiling Segway inventor Dean Kamen and his quest to deliver safe water to the world's population by developing SlingShot, a vapor compression device that produces clean water. Kamen, who is also known for inventing a variety useful of medical devices utilizes a non-linear approach to his creative process. Because many third world countries do not have access to safe water the pathogens in the water supply can cause widespread illness. Kamen has tackled this problem and developed a system that can turn poisoned well water and river sludge into safe drinking water. Directed by Paul Lazarus.
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Africa, crisis, inventor, passion, problem-solving, safe, technology, Third-World, water