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The Toys That Built America

2021 · 3 seasons

A breezy, cheerful history lesson that turns corporate rivalries and cultural shifts into easy, snackable storytelling.

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Documentary
Overview
Against the backdrop of major events in American history like the Civil War and the Great Depression, "The Toys that Built America" tells a different story—one that brings toys to the forefront as driving forces behind untold cultural and economic shifts.

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    background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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    • ambition
    • class
    • identity
    • media
    • work
    Places
    • workplace
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    family
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    • documentary
    • true story
    • ensemble
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    Complexity2
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    Starring
    Ian Karr, Jordan Hembrough, John Ammirati, Austin Rogers, Adam Richman, Sean Tizzard
    Length
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    Network
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    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
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