Discoverers

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From the earliest voyages that mapped the Earth to today's launches into space, "The Discoverers" reverberates with the passion to explore our universe. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by Dr. Daniel J. Boorstin, "The Discoverers" examines our desire to expand the boundaries of knowledge. The stories presented in ... this film span space and time, taking us around the world to participate in the act of discovery. Stand alongside Sir Isaac Newton in his British lab; then travel to the present to observe Dr. Louis Herman working with his very cerebral dolphins in Hawaii. Ever wonder "how did they do that?"
  • Starring: Robert Eather, Dr. Louis Herman
  • Directed by: Jack Gwillim
  • Runtime: 41 minutes
  • Release year: 1990
  • Studio: Egami
 
  
 
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Synopsis: From the earliest voyages that mapped the Earth to today's launches into space, "The Discoverers" reverberates with the passion to explore our universe. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by Dr. Daniel J. Boorstin, "The Discoverers" examines our desire to expand the boundaries of knowledge. The stories presented in this film span space and time, taking us around the world to participate in the act of discovery. Stand alongside Sir Isaac Newton in his British lab; then travel to the present to observe Dr. Louis Herman working with his very cerebral dolphins in Hawaii. Ever wonder "how did they do that?"
Starring: Robert Eather, Dr. Louis Herman
Supporting actors: Dr. Ellen R. Stofan, James Lancaster
Directed by: Jack Gwillim
Runtime: 41 minutes
Release year: 1990
Studio: Egami
ASIN: B001J4BLWM (Rental) and B000NPLLFA (Purchase)
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: Feburary 23, 1990
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the greatest of the IMAX titles, December 14, 2004
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Sandra Starr (Parsippany, NJ) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Discoverers (IMAX) (DVD)
I have pretty much all of the WMVHD disks (including the more obscure ones like Muffin Man and Step Into Liquid). The film transfer of this title isn't as crisp as the other IMAX titles, and in general, the cinematography is not as stunning. Still nice, but it just doesn't compare to the others. The story line is a little campy, but they do a good job of covering a lot of ground, from 1600's to the future, showing how explorers risk everything to break new ground.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Discoverers of your childs interests!, September 10, 2000
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"naperaero" (Naperville, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Discoverers (Large Format) (DVD)
I purchased the discoverers for myself and subsequently had it shown for the whole family. It is VERY high quality production and if you have full Dolby 5.1 you will be rewarded with rich and wonderful sound effects.

This DVD has 8 'topics' all professionally mastered. The whole family was stimulated by this educational tool. I wish it was a year long series that went deeper into each topic.

Only negative - Although it is listed as 72 minutes, that includes all the behind the scenes pieces. The real event lasts only about 40 minutes.

Have fun learning!

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Disjoint, unconnected and bad audio too!, May 14, 2001
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Not up to the normal standards of IMAX movies. The flow is a very disjointed and unconnected of random events. The audio is poor enough that even following what is there can be difficult. I normally love IMAX movies, but this one leaves a lto to be desired.
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