Learning on ScreenTaking the Long View: The Life of Shiing-Shen Chern
- Synopsis
- Biographical documentary examining the life of Shiing-shen Chern (1911-2004). Chern is one of the fathers of modern differential geometry. The film traces his life and accomplishments through interviews with prominent mathematicians, friends, and his children. Mostly shot during 2010, the film, which includes archival films and a discussion with Chern filmed in 2000, is a search for the roots of Chern’s successes as a creative mathematician and as an institution builder.
- Language
- English (United States)
- Country
- United States
- Year of production
- 2011
- Notes
- also available via http://www.takingthelongviewfilm.com/
- Subjects
- Mathematics
- Keywords
- mathematical concepts; Shiing-shen Chern (1911-2004)
Credits
- Director
- George Paul Csicsery
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 0 NTSC
- Price
- $25.00
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 60 minutes
- Year
- 2018
Distributor
- Name
Zala Films
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- Web
- http://www.zalafilms.com External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +510 428 9284
- Address
- PO Box 22833
Oakland
CA 94609
USA
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