Naturally obsessed : the making of a scientist / presented by Thirteen for WNET.ORG ; distributed by American Public Television ; a ParnassusWorks Film ; produced and directed by Richard Rifkind, Carole Rifkind.
| Other author | Rifkind, Richard A., 1930- |
| Other author | WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) |
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Arlington, Va. : Distributed by PBS Distribution, ©2010. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Making of a scientist |
| Partial contents | Bonus features (ca. 47 min. total) : Committing to science [Menu title: The pipeline of future scientists] -- Mentoring and being mentored [Menu title: Mentoring] -- New technology to answer new questions [Menu title: Technology at the cutting edge] -- Protein structure and biological behavior [Menu title: Basic research and drug design] -- Talking to my Grandpa ; Discussion guide for a general audience [pdf document ; DVD-ROM feature] ; Discussion guide for teachers [pdf document ; DVD-ROM feature] |
| Abstract | "Mixing humor and heartbreak, [the film] delves into the lab of charismatic professor Dr. Lawrence Shapiro, and follows three irrepressible graduate students on their determined pursuit of a PhD and scientific success...Their road to success: years of trial and error, unflinching dedication, rock-climbing, rumors of pickle juice, and the music of The Flaming Lips"--Container. |
| General note | Special features include (ca. 47 min.) : Committing to science [menu title: The pipeline of future scientists] -- Mentoring and being mentored [menu title: Mentoring] -- New technology to answer new questions [menu title: Technology at the cutting edge] -- Protein structure and biological behavior [menu title: Basic research and drug design] -- Talking to my Grandpa ; discussion guide for a general audience [pdf document ; DVD-ROM feature]; discussion guide for teachers [pdf document ; DVD-ROM feature] |
| Credits | Director of photography, Buddy Squires ; editor, Richard Hankin, Lisa Palattella ; composer, David Majzlin ; animation, Frank and Caroline Morris. |
| Performer | Interviewees: Lawrence Shapiro, Robert Townley, Gabe Cubberley, Kil Carroll. |
| Audience | MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Technical details | System requirement to access discussion guides: PC or Mac.; DVD-ROM drive; Adobe Reader software. |
| Language | Closed captioned. |
| Genre/form | Science television programs. |
| Genre/form | Documentary television programs. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction television programs. |
| Genre/form | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
| ISBN | 9781608832187 |
| ISBN | 160883218X |
| UPC | 841887012218 |
| Publisher number | NAOB601 PBS Home Video |