Flatland: The Movie (Educational Edition)
by Dano Johnson, Jeffrey Travis
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Director: Dano Johnson, Jeffrey TravisBrand: Flatland: The Movie (Educational Edition)
Primary Contributor: Martin Sheen
Primary Contributor: Kristen Bell
Primary Contributor: Michael York
Primary Contributor: Tony Hale
Primary Contributor: Joe Estevez
Producer: Seth Caplan
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Color, NTSC, Subtitled
Running Time: 36 minutes
Published: 2007
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Model: DVD-FLAT-EDU
Studio: Flat World Productions, LLC
Product features:
- Star Interviews: Interviews with Martin Sheen, Kristen Bell, Michael York, Tony Hale and Joe Estevez
- 4-D Featurette: Professor Thomas Banchoff, world scholar on Flatland at Brown University, discusses Flatland and the 4th Dimension
- English and Spanish subtitles
- Access to Teaching Notes and Math Lessons & complete text of the original novel
- Educational license for use in an educational classroom setting
DVD Reviews of Flatland: The Movie (Educational Edition)
DVD Review: Great Film!
Summary: 5 Stars
In my opinion this is the best treatment of the book to be put on film. It's smart and funny. It explores not only mathematical concepts but larger political and philosophical themes. It also touches on very real concerns of state authority dissent while avoiding partisan pandering that would freeze it too much in our own time and place. Ultimately kids (and adults) who watch this version of Flatland are prompted to think more not just about math but about how they exist in the world they inhabit. DVD Review: FANTASTIC!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just received this yesterday after waiting for a year for it to be released (I ordered the home edition - which is the same as this except different licensing) This movie exceded my expectations and is a WONDERFUL tool in introducing third (and fourth +) dimensions or just to watch. I purchased this for myself and I am recommending it to friends (two have already ordered it)
Special effects and acting is great. I cannot recommend this movie highly enough. Even though it is only 35 minutes long, it introduces what could be a difficult concept so plainly and with entertainment that kids will love it (as well as grown up kids like me!) and it gets kids to think outside the box - something that is lacking in most children today.
DVD Review: A Great tool for teachers and math lovers!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just bought this DVD a couple weeks ago. I've already shown it to my classes and plan to show it to future classes in conjunction with having my students read the book. The movie is great and the kids love it! The visualizations really help to explain dimensions and keep the students' interest. The bonus 4-D featurette with Thomas Banchoff is thought-provoking and will intrigue adults, as well. Martin Sheen is a great voice in the film and the extra worksheets are a perfect addition to my lesson plans! Thanks!DVD Review: My classroom loved it
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been teaching geometry for high school for 10 years and I've always loved having the class read Flatland. Some of the kids get lost in the language of the time and the political/sexism satire. But I love the look in their eyes when they start thinking about other dimensions. So when I heard there was a movie version, I couldn't wait to get it. I first watched it at home with my own kids, 6 and 10. They were mesmerized by the wonderful animation the entire time - the characters feel so alive you want to visit Flatland and check out all the props and sets that fly by in the movie. The animators took certain liberties with Abbott's story and world, but they added even more things that increased my enjoyment. There's so much in the book, I'm glad they mainly focused on the dimensional ideas while dropping in references to ideas from the book (irregular shapes & racism, the class system, edicts of the Circle priests, etc). My kids loved it at home (sparking lots of conversation and some new geometrical drawings for the fridge), and my summer school class loved it just as much. I had them read the book as usual, but as a treat we watched the movie. I think it really helped them connect any gaps in their understanding by creating real characters they could relate to. I'm really glad there's a female protagonist in Hex, the granddaughter to the square. It's different from the book obviously but to see the girls in my class connect with a curious, empowered heroine was worth it in my opinion. And the voice talent was top notch. I love Michael York as the Sphere and Martin Sheen as the Square! And there are some great jokes with Lineland and Pointland too. All in all, don't just take my word for it. Check out Flatland: the Movie for yourself if you want a teaching tool that students will want to see more than once.DVD Review: Educational and Fun!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a beautiful and thought provoking animated version of the classic story, "Flatland". Suitable for both younger and older audiences, "Flatland" tells the story of Arthur Square and his search for understanding beyond the dimension he inhabits. The professional quality of the acting, music, and animation make this short a trill to watch.
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FLATLAND is an exciting half-hour animated film adapted from Edwin Abbott's classic novel, Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimension. The movie stars the voices of Martin Sheen, Kristen Bell, Tony Hale, Michael York, and Joe Estevez. This Special Educational version includes a school site license, the complete text of the book and teacher worksheets. INCLUDES A SCHOOL SITE LICENCE AND MAY BE SHOWN IN CLASSROOMS AND SCHOOLSGenres DVDs
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