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Bullfrog Films
P.O. Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
Tel: 610/779-8226
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In Search of the Edge
An Inquiry into the Shape of the Earth and the Disappearance of Andrea Barns

Flat earth theory proved! A lesson in critical thinking & media literacy.

26 minutes
DVD-R version available
Color
Grade Level: 5-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 1990
Copyright Date: 1990
ISBN (VHS): 1-56029-048-X
ISBN (DVD): 1-59458-229-7

Directed by Scott Barrie
Produced by Pancake Productions


"An amusing and a stimulating thinking exercise... Recommended." Landers Film and Video Reviews

IN SEARCH OF THE EDGE is a comprehensive documentary proving, fairly conclusively, that the earth is flat!

Humorous, thought-provoking, and at once both absurdist and matter of fact, it presents a carefully constructed argument from a definite, well-researched "flat-earth" point of view, while dismissing the "global earth" doctrine as little more than an elaborate hoax.

The film is comprised of the conventional documentary mix of elements, including interviews with experts, stock footage, still photographs and animation, and is woven together with the story of Andrea Barns, a Canadian woman who devoted her life to convincing the world that the earth is flat.

This is an essential lesson in media literacy for a generation plugged into television. Provoke critical thinking in your students and help them to become aware of the devices used in documentary media; the history of scientific paradigms; and their own willingness to take things at face value.

DVD version: An extensive study guide is included in a PDF file on the DVD-ROM portion of the disc.

The DVD version of this program is recorded on DVD-R which is not compatible with some older DVD players. See the new DVD page for more details.

Study guide available


Awards:
Silver Hugo, Chicago International Film Festival
Silver Award, Houston World Festival
Yorkton Film Festival
American Film & Video Festival
Freedom Cinema Festival


Reviews:
"An amusing and a stimulating thinking exercise for students eager to question how they know what they think they know. Recommended." Landers Film & Video Reviews

"Well done in all respects...should be well received in science classrooms. It will hold students' interest and provoke some lively discussion. Teachers wishing to enliven Earth science classes will find the program useful...recommended for purchase." **** Video Rating Guide for Libraries

Related Subjects:
Critical Thinking
Earth Science
Geography
History
Humor
Literature
Media Literacy
Physical Science
Science
Scientific Method

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Look Again: Six films without words for elementary science, language arts and critical thinking.





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