An experimental film showing young children exploring the mystery of plant growth. While watching their planat’s development, the children sing, write, recite, talk, film and make collages about plants. They revel in the elements of water, earth and sun which provides the plant’s nourishment.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504012
Subject categories
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Growth (Plants)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plants - Juvenile films
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)