A Disappointing Continuation

It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

This is ultimately a movie about the very bad things that can happen when we don't address our unease, when we just try to brush it off, whether that's to fit in or to preserve our self-image.

We learn early in the film that Dean lacks any sort of marketing prowess. First when talking about the short falls of the Segway launch. And then about half way through when discussing how to overcome those shortfalls with the 'Slingshot' launch and beyond. At that point the light-bulb went off. "Holy sh*t, this entire movie was created to help sell his product." I kind of felt used!Then there's his "messiah" complex. He's convinced (or the film makers are, but I'm positive he funded this project) he's some sort of modern technological savant. Akin to Da Vinci, Einstein, etc.... Are you kidding me? bring yourself back down to the Earth, sir.Don't get me wrong, what's he's pursuing is great! Solving the water crisis, brilliant. It could save millions of lives. But I can't get over the fact that this film is essentially a clever marketing stunt masquerading as a documentary. "Look how bad the water crisis is. Look how great Dean is. Look what Dean built. Buy Deans product."

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.

This film is just as entertaining as it is informative and just as whimsical as it is dead serious. The world is in desperate need of clean, uncontaminated water. "You could empty half of all the hospital beds in all the world by just giving people clean water." "A 21st century problem is in need of a 21st century solution." Dean Kamen is the man with that solution. His new device, the SlingShot, is transcendent in its ability to purify ANY type of contaminated water. This machine is a work of true genius in its capability, efficiency, and mobility. Dean Kamen's relentless determination and drive make his subtle quirks and lighthearted sense of humor that much more endearing. SlingShot takes an intimate look at one man's life and his mission to change the world for the better.A++-NG

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.