Jan 01, 1960
26 min
Full-HD

Frames of Reference (1960)

An educational physics film utilizing a fascinating set consisting of a rotating table and furniture occupying surprisingly unpredictable spots within the viewing area, Leacock’s Frames of Reference (1960), features fine cinematography by Abraham Morochnik, and funny narration by University of Toronto professors Donald Ivey and Patterson Hume, in a wonderful example of the fun a creative team of filmmakers can have with a subject other, less imaginative types might find pedestrian.

Category

Documentary

Country

United States of America

Companies

Educational Services Incorporated

J.N. Patterson Hume

Host

Donald Ivey

Host

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