American Experience S12E15 — The Wizard of Photography

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American Experience•Season 12•Episode 15

The Wizard of Photography

6.8/10 · 20 votesMay 23, 200055 min

Ranked #13 of 15 in Season 12•−0.7 vs season avg

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Profiling George Eastman (1854-1932), whose Kodak and Brownie cameras "forever changed the way people see their world," says narrator Judith Light. The hour uses interviews with historians and, of course, vintage stills and clips to recall the autocratic Eastman, whose business strategy bypassed professional photographers.

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Episode Summary

"The Wizard of Photography" is episode 15 of American Experience season 12. It scored 6.8/10 from 20 votes, ranking #13 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on May 23, 2000.

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