Leslie said:

…. but the thing that really gets to me is that Chi Lan says that she managed to get a color processor to process the film. I don't think someone can just GET a color processor. First of all it is not one machine, it is two-one for the film and one for the prints. Second, both machines are BIG. The one that you see her standing over is just the one for the film. It has all of her splicing and taping equipment needed to prep the film for processing on top of it . The shot that shows a hand catching prints comming out is the paper processing machine-specifically the dryer end.Third, both of these machines weigh a ton and they have large tanks that hold the chemicals. In other words, they require some major man power and equipment to move around!! You can't just set it up anywhere. It takes time. I find it hard to believe that she just set up this 'lab' on her own and just for this investigation.

Actually you can get small, light processors for limited run applications for hobbyists. You might be thinking of commercial equipment for bulk processing.

I used to own an Ektaflex? I think it was print processor. 30 years ago now so my memory is a bit vague. But it used to use only a single chemical, about 1 – 2 litres capacity I think it was and special paper for the purpose.

Small C41 or RA-4 film processors were also available but I just can't recall the names now.

In the end I preferred plain old tank processing over the machines. It produced superior results and ended up cheaper.

I still have the darkroom but I haven't used it for some 10+ years. Like everyone else, digital photography eventually killed film for me.