A teenage schoolboy is engaged in the quest for scientific knowledge. Two senior scientists bring the boy face to face with the challeng of - science to what end - life or death? A straightforward dramatisation of a debate intended to arouse lively and useful discussion for teenage audiences.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
312064
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Forums (Discussion and debate)
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Forums (Discussion and debate)
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Knowledge, Theory of
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Science and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)