A Day with Thomas A. Edison
Season 27
Episode 3
About the Episode
In the fall of 1922, a film crew came to West Orange, New Jersey to document Thomas Edison going about his day. In this silent film, they capture the prolific inventor discussing new ideas with employees, conferring with his secretary, and checking in on the newest production techniques for producing one of his most famous inventions: his incandescent light bulb.
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Extras
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Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act [ASL]
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Chapter 1 | ASL | Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act
ASL Watch a preview of Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act.9:17 -
Chapter 1 | Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act
Watch a preview of Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act.9:17 -
Trailer | ASL | Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act
ASL The dramatic story of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.2:23 -
Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act [Extended Audio Description]
The dramatic story of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.1:00:42 -
Trailer | Extended Audio Description | Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act
EXTENDED AD The dramatic story of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.2:50 -
Trailer | Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act
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