• 1978
  • 50m
The Trigger Effect

Summary One thing leads to another and our dependence on technology. A New York City Blackout serves as example.

  • 1978
  • 50m

S1.E1 ∙ The Trigger Effect

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Bruce Boa James Burke Kenneth Kendall Mark Wing-Davey

8.2

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Oct 16, 1978

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Time Life Films

Summary One thing leads to another and our dependence on technology. A New York City Blackout serves as example.

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Oct 16, 1978

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Time Life Films

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