Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History
Engineer Jem Stansfield investigates how the crash test dummy has become an icon for safety. For 65 years he has been crashed, smashed and impaled, evolving from a simple military mannequin into a highly sophisticated measuring tool. Jem meets a whole range of dummies from the past, present and future at crash laboratories in Sweden, the UK and US to discover how their evolution has mirrored car safety improvements. An affectionate look at a unique feat of engineering which makes you laugh, gasp and wince all at once.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 28, 2013
Runtime
0h 59m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History
Production Companies
Lion Television, Smithsonian Networks
Director
Ian A. Hunt
Description
Engineer Jem Stansfield investigates how the crash test dummy has become an icon for safety. For 65 years he has been crashed, smashed and impaled, evolving from a simple military mannequin into a highly sophisticated measuring tool. Jem meets a whole range of dummies from the past, present and future at crash laboratories in Sweden, the UK and US to discover how their evolution has mirrored car safety improvements. An affectionate look at a unique feat of engineering which makes you laugh, gasp and wince all at once.
Cast
Crew
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