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  • Remembering Hugh Karraker

Passage to Profit – The Inventors Show Interview

Our Featured Guests for September 12, 2021 are Hugh Karraker and John Maher and our Executive Spotlight is Taj Adhav

Hugh Karraker & John Maher are creators of the documentary, “All Things Bakelite: The Age of Plastic”. It is one of several documentary features from Director John Maher (Throw it Down), that arrived on multiple digital platforms on June 29, 2021 worldwide.

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Every Material Has a Heart

Interview by Pamela Perry of MIZ Hollywood and Flying Cloud Studios.  A mind-expanding and emotional film about visionary Leo Baekeland the creator of PLASTIC. Directed by documentary filmmaker John Maher(Throw it Down) and Executive Producer Hugh Karraker, Leo Baekeland’s Great Grandson. Opening Worldwide June 29.

On June 29 the documentary film “All Things Bakelite” will be showcased worldwide. In partnership with Bitmax, Executive Producer Hugh Karraker is bringing Leo Baekeland’s story to six continents via streaming platforms such as iTunes, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, VUDU, and more.

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ATB Screening & Q&A at Bedford Playhouse

On Sunday, November 3rd, 2019, at the Bedford Playhouse Theater, in collaboration with the New Castle, Bedford, and Mount Kisco Historical Societies, will show the award-winning 2018 documentary “All Things Bakelite: The Age of Plastic.”

Following the screening, Executive Producer, Hugh Karraker, and Director, John Maher will discuss the making of the film and answer questions. A Baekeland/Bakelite display of family heirlooms and vintage items will be available for viewing at the event. Please click the link below for tickets. 

https://bedfordplayhouse.org/special_events/ll-things-bakelite-the-age-of-plastic-screening-qa/

Filed Under: Blog, News, Screenings Tagged With: Baekeland, Bakelite, Bedford Historical Society, Bedford Playhouse, Mount Kisco Historical Society, New Castle Historical Society

The inventor of “the Material of a Thousand Uses” briefly communed with nature in the Adirondacks.

 

Filed Under: Blog, News, Screenings Tagged With: Adirondacks, Indian Lake Theater, Screenings

Spring Holidays & Earth Day 2019

 

Team ATB wishes you a joyous Easter and Passover. 

  • Sherry Karraker bought this Bakelite egg container at a flea market in Berlin in 2014

Earth Day is this Monday, April 22nd. For the sake of future generations, it’s imperative we live sustainably. 

To view our film on public television on Earth Day, April 22 in the greater New York City area –  see flyer below. For the state of West Virginia – tune in to your local PBS station.

Please visit our website for additional airings: 
https://bit.ly/2HZNeA9

Filed Under: Blog, News, Screenings Tagged With: Baekeland, Bakelite the Film, LH Baekeland Project LLC., News

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