Movies and Videos
Mastervision, Inc. Building Blocks of Life. New
York, NY: Mastervision, Inc. Examines the booming science and industry of
genetics and how the "building
blocks of life" have become the basis of genetic
engineering. (2,3)
University of California San Francisco. Winding your
way through DNA Symposium. Cold Spring Harbor, NY: Cold Spring Harbor
Laboratory Press, 1992. Designed to educate the public and to encourage
a dialogue about the scientific possibilities and social puzzles of recombinant
DNA technology. This unique adventure in public education brought together
some of the major figures in the development of the science and technology.
(1-4)*
----------. Winding your way through DNA: On Becoming a Scientist.
Santa Monica, CA: Pyramid Media, 1995. This fast-paced MTV-style video is
designed to dispel some of the misconceptions about scientists and science.
Three graduate students and a lab manager touch on several topics that include
problem solving and dealing with setbacks; how science contributes to and
affects people's lives; how dedication and flexibility work hand in hand
to balance work and leisure; managing a career and family; and more. (1-4)*
----------. Winding your way through DNA: Stories from the Scientists.
Santa Monica, CA: Pyramid Media, 1994. This documentary tells the story
of two of the most famous partnerships in biology--those between Francis
Crick and James Watsom, who discovered the structure of DNA, and between
Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen, who pioneered the recombinant DNA techniques
that revolutionized modern science. This 30-minute videotape weaves together
interviews, animation, re-enactments, and historical footage to illustrate
the participants' scientific achievements, personalities, and individual
struggles with the challenge of discovery. (1-4)*
WGBH. The Secret of Life. Boston, MA: WGBH, 1993.
This eight-part series gives an in-depth look at the scientific revolution
involving DNA and its impact on our daily lives. (1-4)
*Contact Pyramid Media directly for broadcast rights
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