Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History (2013)
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.
Director: Ian A. Hunt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: August 28, 2013
Cast
- Jem Stansfield - Presenter
Production: Lion Television, Smithsonian Networks
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ian A. Hunt
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History about?
- 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.
- Who directed Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History?
- Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History was directed by Ian A. Hunt.
- Who stars in Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History?
- Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History stars Jem Stansfield.
- How long is Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History?
- Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History?
- Crash Test Dummies: A Smashing History is a Documentary film.