The elegant universe

The elegant universe [videorecording] / a Nova production for WGBH/Boston and Channel 4 in association with David Hickman Films, Sveriges Television, and Norddeutscher Rundfunk ; writers, Julia Cort and Brian Greene ; directors, Julia Cort and Joseph McMaster. - Boston : WGBH Boston Video, 2003. - 2 videodiscs (180 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally produced for television broadcast in 2003. Based on The elegant universe by Brian Greene. Special features: bonus video, how the animation was created; multidimensional math activity; The making of The elegant universe activity; printable materials for educators; access to The elegant universe web site; excerpt from the best-selling book; video description.

disc 1: pt. 1. Einstein's dream. pt. 2. String's the thing -- disc 2: pt. 3. Welcome to the 11th dimension.

Director of photography, Mike Coles ; music composed by Ed Tomney. Director of photography, Mike Coles ; music composed by Ed Tomney.

Hosted by Brian Greene ; introduction, Ruth Howes.

Physicist Brian Greene discusses the historical quest for a grand unified theory in physics which will reconcile quantum physics and general relativity, and considers the possibility that superstring theory may bring an end to that search.

MPAA rating: Not rated.


DVD, region 1, letterboxed; Dolby Digital.


Closed-captioned ; audio-described.

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Superstring theories.
Cosmology.
Unified field theories.


Documentary television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.