Inventing the Future: Historical Inventors and Scientists Films (1950s - 1990s)

Inventing the Future: Historical Inventors and Scientists Films (1950s - 1990s) Review

Inventors have shaped the modern world. Their creations have enabled leaps and bounds in technology, which has, in many ways, improved our quality of living. "Inventors" is a celebration of some of those mighty titans of science, the men and women who created for the future, and succeeded in changing the world. Table of Contents: (1) Thomas Edison is perhaps the most prolific American inventor holding, at the time of his death, over 1,000 inventions patented. His contributions to electric light, the phonograph, movie cameras, and the advancement of technology as a whole, is irreplaceable. "Story of Thomas Alva Edison," documents the life story of the inventor, scientist, and businessman. Actual quotes and letters written by Edison contribute to the story of a man determined to overcome physical limitations in the pursuit of a better tomorrow - 30 Minutes (2) "The Dream That Wouldn't Down," celebrates Robert Goddard's life - the father of modern rocketry - creations, and pioneering spirit. Interviews with Esther Goddard and historic rocket testing illuminate the life of a man dedicated to the future of technology and the thrill of scientific discovery - 26 Minutes (3) "From Dreams to Reality - A Tribute to Minority Inventors," highlights the inventions of African American and women inventors. Ossie Davis hosts the documentary, focusing on the inventions but also showing the patent office's job of recording inventions for the future - 27 Minutes