In Search Of Our Throwaway History (2013)
Gênero : Documentário
Runtime : 2H 0M
Sinopse
Stuffed full of all our favorite brands, this feature length documentary is a new and entertaining way of looking at history - with a powerful nostalgic punch! Join consumer historian Robert Opie as he unwraps the meaning of our branded life, unleashing a flood of treasured memory moments and fascinating facts to excite young and old alike. It's both a journey of discovery and the ultimate nostalgia trip.
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A feature-length documentary about the film Galaxy Quest and its legacy, celebrating its milestone 20th anniversary.
