The Power of the Peep (2009)

A marshmallow meets America

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Boxed in sets of five and staring out with sugar-blackened eyes, Marshmallow Peeps have been emerging like clockwork from a factory in Bethlehem Pennsylvania since the 1950s. They were born in the mind of a Russian immigrant, hatched in Easter baskets and eaten by the dozens across the country. Then they armed themselves with lances, stood in front of trucks, mutated in microwave ovens and set out on their own. This is the story of what happened when a marshmallow met modern America. It's the story of how a sweet candy product got to the shelves of your convenience store--and what happened after it left them behind.

Director: Matthew Beals
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
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Music: Jake Gonchar
Editing: Matthew Beals, Lisa Klietjian
Production: Gorilla Cage Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Power of the Peep about?
Boxed in sets of five and staring out with sugar-blackened eyes, Marshmallow Peeps have been emerging like clockwork from a factory in Bethlehem Pennsylvania since the 1950s. They were born in the mind of a Russian immigrant, hatched in Easter baskets and eaten by the dozens across the country. Then they armed themselves with lances, stood in front of trucks, mutated in microwave ovens and set out on their own. This is the story of what happened when a marshmallow met modern America. It's the story of how a sweet candy product got to the shelves of your convenience store--and what happened after it left them behind.
Who directed The Power of the Peep?
The Power of the Peep was directed by Matthew Beals.
How long is The Power of the Peep?
The Power of the Peep has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
What genre is The Power of the Peep?
The Power of the Peep is a Documentary film.
Where was The Power of the Peep produced?
The Power of the Peep was produced in United States of America.