The Unexpected Destruction of Elaborately Engineered Artifacts

1998 | 18 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

The Unexpected Destruction of Elaborately Engineered Artifacts
  • Overview

    Alan Kelley's eagerly awaited edit of the largest Survival Research Laboratories event ever. SRL adds 5000 spectators , 60 tons of machines , 50 srl members working tirelessly on site for 3 weeks, at an Austin, Texas racetrack to equal major mayhem. Artfully condensed on video to 18 min.

  • Release Date

    09 September 1998

  • DirectingDave Scardina
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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