hampe98 The documentary Slingshot's main purpose seems at first to be to feature Dean Kamen and his inspirational and impressive ethos, his view on life and dedicated grasping after sophisticated goals. Although, later on it becomes quite clear that its real purpose is rather to spread the word of the vapor compression distiller, called 'Slingshot'. A machine that can make polluted water drinkable, no matter how the water is polluted, making it very versatile. Dean is very keen on letting us know that the Slingshot would have far-flung positive impact on global health. He claims that clean water alone could empty 50 percent of all hospital beds around the world. This is very intriguing, although, Dean makes it very clear that the machine is facing big distribution problems, which is obviously a significant reason for the making of this documentary, to spread the word.However, that does not make it 'just another infomercial', not at all. This is not a cheap way of getting more sales for profit. Dean Kamen has a much deeper desire, he is looking to empty 50 percent of the hospital beds around the world. Although, Slingshot is not quite the perfect cinematic experience. What appears like behind the scenes footage feels rather made up and camera-ready. This is where the movie is missing out, we are missing the real behind the scenes, what happens behind the facade of the camera. Also, Dean and his many contributions, like founding a project helping children learn science, appears mostly like a sales pitch, however noble the purpose.Nonetheless, what Dean is doing is truly inspiring and noteworthy. It may not be a Oscar winner, although, the subject of the movie and Dean Kamen's inspiring life makes this documentary entertaining and definitely worth a watch.

intolerantpluralist Slingshot: you will be hearing about this. A genius rational and deterministic innovator who is tackling the world water crisis. On Netflix, worth watching. Response: He ends hoping for time travel. Granted, it's not H.G. Wells'ian, and I posit that it is also possible now. Think 3d printing and sensory feedback devices - make a "soup" and send it to Mars, print whatever "being" you desire. Heads-up interface with hydraulic suit for controller on Earth, predictive A.I. to deal with communications lag = time/space travel.More core response: Rationalism discards ~60% of reality. It's an extremely myopic, and widely accepted lens, which is self- limiting to the extreme. I shudder, and wonder aghast, as wonder is reified.

sebherrerash This documentary works in so many levels. Its provocative, inspiring, philosophical, political, etc. It talks about important recent concepts and issues like global sustainability and different approaches and ways of solving issues when you are developing an innovation as well as how to make it a reality(whatever the subject matter is) even showing flaws on our current system to approach global matters. Not only we get to know a contemporary genius and a glimpse of how his mind works but a person that is fighting for a better world. A must to help bring and make science exciting to everybody. It is definitely a great tool for parents and educators.

chloe-18842 This documentary is not only about the inspiring inventor Dean Kamen (Segway, iBot, dialysis machine) or about his incredible solution to the water crisis.SlingShot also motivates its audience to innovate and find unique solutions to problems. No matter your interests are, this movie will satisfy them- covering a range of tops including inventors (and their inventions), FIRST Robotics, the water crisis, dyslexia, STEM/STEAM education, the life of Dean Kamen- all in a comprehensive and charming piece. I laughed more than I expected.SlingShot is phenomenal, you won't want to miss out on seeing it for yourself.