The Unexpected Destruction of Elaborately Engineered Artifacts (1998)
• September 9th, 1998 • 0h 18min
Documentary
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.
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