Oasis in space: visions of tomorrow

United States, 1977

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Discussion of technological and scientific developments which lead to predictions of what the future may be like. Concentrates on the history of the Space Age - space flight, astronomy, scientific innovations, the effect of space technology on Earth’s economic development; marine life and the preservation of endangered species.
Narrated by Philippe Cousteau.

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Credits

director

Philippe Cousteau

producer/director

Andrew Solt

production company

Andrew Solt Productions

Cousteau Society

Educational Media Corporation

Duration

00:28:12:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1977

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

309807

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Endangered species

Animals & Wildlife → Marine ecology

Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine ecology

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic development

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

History → History

History → Science and civilization

History → Technology and civilization

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Astronomy

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Future life

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Marine ecology

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science and civilization

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space flight - History

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Space sciences - History

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

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Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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