Powers of Ten
Synopsis
A scientific film essay, narrated by Phil Morrison. A set of pictures of two picnickers in a park, with the area of each frame one-tenth the size of the one before. Starting from a view of the entire known universe, the camera gradually zooms in until we are viewing the subatomic particles on a man's hand.
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Powers of Ten™ (1977)
Type: Featurette • Published 2010-08-27
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June 4, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Eames, Ray Eames
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Powers of Ten
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- International Business Machines (IBM), Office of Charles & Ray Eames
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Elmer Bernstein
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Charles Eames
Director
Ray Eames
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Powers of Ten
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What is Powers of Ten about?
A scientific film essay, narrated by Phil Morrison. A set of pictures of two picnickers in a park, with the area of each frame one-tenth the size of the one before. Starting from a view of the entire known universe, the camera gradually zooms in until we are viewing the subatomic particles on a man's hand.
Who directed Powers of Ten?
Powers of Ten was directed by Charles Eames, Ray Eames.
Who stars in Powers of Ten?
The principal cast of Powers of Ten includes Philip Morrison.
When was Powers of Ten released and how long is it?
Powers of Ten was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Powers of Ten?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Powers of Ten was composed by Elmer Bernstein.