IMAX - Discoverers, The
Image Ent. (1993)
Documentary
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IMDB   6.6
1 hr 12 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR
Robert Eather Himself
Dr. Louis Herman Himself
Dr. Ellen R. Stofan Herself
James Lancaster Isaac Newton
Melissa Negre Maria Sanz de Sautuola
Zitto Kazann Fernando de Magellanes
Jack Gwillim Dr. Babington
Cynthia Mason Mrs. Newton
Ismael 'East' Carlo Don Marcelino
Castulo Guerra Gonzalo de Espinosa
Director
Stephen Judson
Greg Mac Gillivray
Steve Judson
Greg MacGillivray
Jon Boorstin
Producer Greg MacGillivray
Jeffrey Kirsch
Alec Lorimore
Writer Jon Boorstin
Daniel J. Boorstin

Feel The Courage, Live The Adventure

From the earliest voyages that mapped the Earth to today's launches into space, The Discoverers reverberates with the passion of explore our universe. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book by Dr. Daniel J. Boorstin, The Discoverers examines our desire to expand the boundaries of knowledge. The stories presented in this film span space and time, taking us around the world to participate in the act of discovery. Stand alongside Sir Isaac Newton in his British lab; then travel to the present to observe dr. Louis Herman working with his very cerebral dolphins in Hawaii.

Ever wonder how did they do that? The Making of The Discoverers puts you behind the camera and provides further insights into the world of science and discovery. Learn more about the research and effort that went into recreating the inspiring historical events presented in The Discoverers. Shot using high definition television cameras, The Making of The Discoverers is a fascinating retrospective on a movie that made history.

The Discoverers was originally filmed using IMAX cameras and continues to exhibit in IMAX theaters around the world. This DVD version of the film has been produced in a manner that meets or surpasses anything available in the DVD format today.
Edition Details
Edition Large Format
Distributor Image Entertainment
Chapters 8
Release Date 7/11/2000
Packaging Snap Case
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
ENGLISH: DTS 5.1
FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1
SPANISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
"Making Of" Documentary Shot in High-Definition Video
Bonus Activity: "Do-It-Yourself Science" -- Experiments To Try At Home
Moving Menus
Parallel Chapter Menus