An animated mathematical allegory by Edwin Abbot about a square who discovers the third dimension, but is jailed by the two-dimensional inhabitants of Flatland when he preaches multidimensionality. Also offers a universal social commentary on social structures and values. Suitable for lower secondary level.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504381
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social structure
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social values
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)