National Science Foundation Movie Trailers

IMAX: Galapagos 3D Trailer (1999)

27 October 1999

Retrace the groundbreaking footsteps of Charles Darwin with a young scientist as she explores the biological diversity and unique geologic history of the Galapagos archipelago.

The Path to Nuclear Fission: The Story of Lise Meitner and Otto Hahn Trailer (2006)

01 January 2006

A story about the life and turbulent times of Lisa Meitner and Otto Hahn, two exceptional scientists whose remarkable collaboration culminated in the discovery of nuclear fission, the division of the atom that changed the future.

Symmetry Trailer (1966)

01 January 1966

"Stapp was one of the greatest animators working in the 1950-1975 era, using stylized, often pointillist abstract imagery, in a floating world sometimes surrealist, at other times reminiscent of Japanese "ukiyo-e" illustration.

Humanexus Trailer (2014)

09 November 2014

The human race has long searched for meaningful interpersonal connections. Tools and technologies have made it easier to reach out and share ideas, but each presents a new, unforeseen challenge.

Ordinary Extraordinary Junco Trailer (2012)

11 December 2012

The Ordinary Extraordinary Junco is a documentary film project designed to engage, entertain, and inspire student and adult audiences of all backgrounds.

Waves across the Pacific Trailer (1967)

01 January 1967

"Waves across the Pacific" is a documentary featuring Dr. Walter Munk and his colleagues at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego.

Coral Reef Adventure Trailer (2003)

14 February 2003

Coral Reef Adventure follows the real-life expedition of ocean explorers and underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall.

Rabies in a Human Patient Trailer (1955)

01 October 1955

Case history of an Iranian patient bitten by a rabid wolf.

Vito Giannotti Resiste Trailer (2018)

14 July 2018

Video presentation of the Vito Giannotti Occupation, located in the port area of Rio de Janeiro. This video was produced as part of the Luta Pela Moradia No Centro Da Cidade project, a 4-year ethnographic research project comparing different models of social housing in the central region of Rio de Janeiro.

The Eskimo: Fight for Life Trailer (1970)

24 March 1970

An authentic record of the life of the Netsilik Inuit of the Pelly Bay region of the Canadian Arctic during their last migratory camp.