Filmmaker Noel Murphy describes the creation and content of his film, "The last dymaxion : Buckminster Fuller's dream restored"

Description:

Filmmaker Noel Murphy describes the creation and content of his film, "The Last Dymaxion: Buckminster Fuller's Dream Restored." Murphy talks about the genius and legacy of Richard Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller, an American architect, author, inventor, and futurist as he introduces the film. The discussion is interrupted for the special screening of the film and picks up again after the screening. The soundtrack is not recorded. Murphy talks about re-editing the film to emphasize the design science thesis and synergy motif and make connections between Fuller's vision and technology being used today. He responds to audience questions and entertains additional questions after his presentation. Murphy is introduced by Michigan State University Librarian Michael Rodriguez. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series and the Library Film Series. Cosponsored by: MSU Art, Art History & Design; Michigan State Historic Preservation Office; East Lansing Film Society; and the East Lansing Public Library. Held at the MSU Main Library.

Date Issued:

2013-10-21T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Subject Name:

Fuller, R. Buckminster (Richard Buckminster) and 1895-1983

Subject Title:

Last dymaxion (Motion picture)

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5280505s