The Future Is Now

The Future Is Now

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 9, 1955

Runtime

0h 15m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

60%

Original Title

The Future Is Now

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Director

Larry O'Reilly

Description

This short goes inside government research laboratories to showcase some of the products that will be used in the near future. Some are for general use, such as computerized assembly lines, nuclear energy and solar powered batteries, and industrial uses for television. Others are consumer products, including video telephones, videotape to make instant home movies, irradiated food, and fully automated kitchens.