A thought-provoking film that raises questions in both science and social studies. What are the values of space research? How does it relate to world problems? How will new knowledge change your life? The theme is brought to life through a superbly documented historic event: the flight of John Glenn, first American to circle the Earth in space.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011950
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social sciences
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Life change events
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Life change events
History → Science and civilization
History → United States - History - 20th century
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Creativity ability in science
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Discoveries (in science)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Manned space flight
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Outer space - Exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space flight - History
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)