Outside In
Synopsis
The computer animation Outside In explains the amazing discovery, made by Steve Smale in 1957, that a sphere can be turned inside out by means of smooth motions and self-intersections. Through a combination of dialogue and exposition accessible to anyone who has some interest in mathematics, Outside In builds up to the grand finale: Bill Thurston's "corrugations" method of turning the sphere inside out.
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Outside In
Type: Featurette • Published 2011-04-23
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May 15, 1994
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Silvio Levy, Delle Maxwell, Tamara Munzner
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Thurston, David Ben-Zvi, Delle Maxwell, Matt Headrick, Tamara Munzner, Silvio Levy
- Original Title
- Outside In
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- The Geometry Center
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Silvio Levy, Delle Maxwell, Tamara Munzner
Bill Thurston, David Ben-Zvi, Delle Maxwell, Matt Headrick, Tamara Munzner, Silvio Levy
Audrey Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Audrey Robinson
Editor
Bill Thurston
Writer
David Ben-Zvi
Writer
Delle Maxwell
Writer
Matt Headrick
Writer
Silvio Levy
Director
Delle Maxwell
Director
Tamara Munzner
Director
Tamara Munzner
Writer
Silvio Levy
Writer
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What is Outside In about?
The computer animation Outside In explains the amazing discovery, made by Steve Smale in 1957, that a sphere can be turned inside out by means of smooth motions and self-intersections. Through a combination of dialogue and exposition accessible to anyone who has some interest in mathematics, Outside In builds up to the grand finale: Bill Thurston's "corrugations" method of turning the sphere inside out.
Who directed Outside In?
Outside In was directed by Silvio Levy, Delle Maxwell, Tamara Munzner.
Who stars in Outside In?
The principal cast of Outside In includes Karen McNenny, Paul de Cordova.
When was Outside In released and how long is it?
Outside In was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 22m.