dollmakers

Tells the story of Ruth Handler and the creation and evolution of the Barbie doll and the company Mattel.

Looks at the life of Pleasant Rowland, the inventor of the American Girl doll.

A biography of Ruth Handler, the creator of the Barbie doll.

Profiles five of the women behind the most important dolls of the past century, and introduces six women making dolls today.

Describes how Ruth Handler forever changed the American business world and toy industry when she created Barbie, and explores how Barbie became a cultural icon and one of the most popular toys in global history.