A weekly sharing of eco-shwag!
Black Gold, redux! I got a second copy from the nice people at Ironweed (which I wrote about here). Lots of people wanted this one last time, but only one lucky Karen got it; here’s your second chance.
I also have not just one, but 2 DVD copies of Genesis, a film by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Perennou, which I also got via Ironweed. Basically, it’s the story of how life on earth came to be, with some pretty footage of nature, Discovery-channel style.
I’ll be honest and say it didn’t move me; the film didn’t add anything to my basic knowledge of evolution, nor show me anything surprising. That said, the film might be a fun watch, and a nice simple introduction to the cycle of life, for children age 12 and under.
Sign me up for the Black Gold copy. Thanks!
Comment by Katie D. — April 27, 2007 @ 8:28 am
Sad that Genesis was kind of a dud. A lot of these high profile nature docs tend to overdramatize (and therefore obscure and distort) the science.
Did you see the BBC’s Evolution series? Kind of the same thing.
That said, the Planet Earth documentary on right now is a dream come true!!!
Comment by Rafi — April 27, 2007 @ 9:01 am
I’ll try again!
Comment by Jason — April 27, 2007 @ 9:16 am
I really enjoyed Black Gold! I was going to buy it but free is definitely better :-D
Comment by Tammi — April 27, 2007 @ 9:43 am
Black Gold please. :)
Comment by Reina — April 27, 2007 @ 1:13 pm
Sign me up for Black Gold again! :)
Comment by TOMAS — April 27, 2007 @ 5:11 pm
Black Gold goes to Tomas — Thanks everyone for yr interest –
No one wants Genesis! I guess saying you didn’t enjoy a movie is not the best way to get people interested in watching it :P
Comment by Siel — April 30, 2007 @ 1:15 pm