Summary: Even as some governments and activists work to prevent human cloning, it can be assumed that, in a laboratory somewhere on this planet, scientists are moving closer to cloning a human being. This program offers an extraordinary and at times unsettling look at rapid advances in what is perhaps the most controversial area of genetic science. Both sides of the ethical debate over cloning are...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: A philosophy of design arises out of the tension between form and function. This program showcases the finished products of a number of contemporary designers, objects that directly reflect the ratio of style to practicality unique to their creators. From Marc Sadler’s performance-driven protective suits for motorcyclists to Jean-Paul Goude’s Orangina bottle to Nestor Perkal’s symbolic mirrors,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2010
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Summary: Equally adept at writing simple love lyrics, surreal works of great complexity, and even epics, Nobel Laureate Pablo Neruda was a master of many forms of poetry. This captivating program tells the story of the poet's life and prodigious work, set against the backdrop of the country that inspired him. Readings from his massive oeuvre amply demonstrate his sincere commitment to the Communist...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007