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'A Lego Brickumentary' explores the deep history of and the far reach of Lego
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Jul 29, 2015
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'A Lego Brickumentary' explores the deep history of and the far reach of Lego
What toy do children around the world spend more than 5 billion hours a year playing with, is sold in 140 countries and has spawned a fan club of 5 million members?
The trailer for 'A LEGO Brickumentary.'
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What toy do children around the world spend more than 5 billion hours a year playing with, is sold in 140 countries and has spawned a fan club of 5 million members?

When it comes to toys, one manufacturer can boast some truly extraordinary statistics: Children around the world spend 5 billion hours a year playing with its product. The toy it makes is sold in more than 140 countries. And it's spawned a fan club with 5 million members worldwide.

What toy is it? Legos!

The new film "A Lego Brickumentary" explores the history of and the obsessive fans of the little plastic bricks. Alex Cohen recently spoke with Directors Daniel Junge and Kief Davidson about the film.

To hear the whole interview click on the audio embedded above.