Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story - Trailer
Hedy Lamarr never publicly talked about her life as an inventor and so her family thought her story died when she did. However, in 2016, director Alexandra Dean and producer Adam Haggiag unearthed four never-before-heard audio tapes of Lamarr speaking on the record about her incredible life, finally giving her the chance to tell her own story.
Previews + Extras
Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' Relationship
S32 E2 - 2m 41s
Hedy Lamarr and aviation tycoon Howard Hughes were romantically involved and bonded over their love of invention. Hughes gave her complete access to his team of scientists to help her execute her inventions. Lamarr designed a new wing shape for Hughes' planes to make them more aerodynamic. This, as revealed in the film, is only the tip of the iceberg when it came to Lamarr’s pre-war inventions.
Interview with Director Alexandra Dean
S32 E2 - 3m 23s
Director Alexandra Dean shares all the articles, photos and letters stashed away in her home that piece together the true story of Hedy Lamarr. Find out what Dean found frustrating during her research and who helped her put all the pieces together right before she almost gave up.
It's Hedley!
S32 E2 - 2m 3s
Director Mel Brooks recounts how the antagonist of his 1974 classic Blazing Saddles ended up with a name conspicuously close to that of Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr.
Journalist Unearths Audio Taped Hedy Interviews
S32 E2 - 1m 47s
Journalist Fleming Meeks unearths never-before-heard audio tapes of Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr that reveal her misunderstood persona and technological savviness.
Actress Gillian Jacobs on Hedy Lamarr
S32 E2 - 1m 53s
In this behind the scenes clip, actress Gillian Jacobs talks about how she first learned about Hedy, and how important it is to recognize the contributions of the many trailblazing women in STEM, because so many of them have been erased and dismissed.
Frequency Hopping
S32 E2 - 2m 20s
Learn what inspired Hedy Lamarr to create frequency hopping, a type of secure radio communication to help combat the Nazis in World War II.
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