Inspiring movies/films/documentaries about making things?

[Stefania]

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From: François Taddei <taddei....@gmail.com>
Date: 1 June 2012 08:39
Subject: Fwd: Inspiring movies/films/documentaries about making things?
To: Stefania Druga <druga.s...@gmail.com>, wiser-u <wis...@lists.wiser-u.org>


De : Jie Qi <ji...@mit.edu>
Date : 1 juin 2012 04:41:23 HAEC
À : ms...@media.mit.edu, awe...@media.mit.edu
Objet : Rép : Inspiring movies/films/documentaries about making things?

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all the responses!  Here are the inspiring
make/build/invent/create movies (in the order they showed up in my
inbox):

Hugo
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/
Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train
station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an
automaton.

Pretty in Pink
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091790/
A poor girl must choose between the affections of her doting childhood
sweetheart and a rich but sensitive playboy.

3 Idiots
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1187043/
Two friends embark on a quest for a lost buddy. On this journey, they
encounter a long forgotten bet, a wedding they must crash, and a
funeral that goes impossibly out of control.
Boingboing review:
3 Idiots: Bollywood blockbuster is equal parts cautionary tale, maker
manifesto, portrait of India"
http://boingboing.net/2010/01/04/3-idiots-bollywood-b.html

October Sky
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0132477/
The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by
the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's
wishes.

Real Genius
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/
Teenage geniuses deal with their abilities while developing a laser.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062803/
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a
dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.

Back to the Future
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088763/
In 1985, Doc Brown invents time travel; in 1955, Marty McFly
accidentally prevents his parents from meeting, putting his own
existence at stake.

Around the World in 80 Days
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0327437/
A bet pits a British inventor, a Chinese thief, and a French artist on
a worldwide adventure that they can circle the globe in 80 days.

Spy Kids I
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0227538/
The children of secret-agent parents must save them from danger.

Flash of Genius
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1054588/
Robert Kearns takes on the Detroit automakers who he claims stole his
idea for the intermittent windshield wiper.

Babette's Feast
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092603/
A mysterious Frenchwoman prepares a sumptuous feast for a gathering of
religious ascetics and, in doing so, introduces them to the true
essence of grace

Tampopo
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/
A truck driver stops at a small family run noodle shop and decides to
help their fledgling business. The story is intertwined with various
vignette scenes on the theme of "the love of food."

As well as two films in the making:

Flying Paper
http://flyingpaper.org/
An uplifting story of Palestinian youth in the Gaza Strip on a quest
to shatter the Guinness World Record for the most kites ever flown. A
film co-produced with young filmmakers in Gaza.
kickstarter page:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nitinsawhney/flying-paper

ReMade: the rebirth of the Maker movement
http://www.electromagnate.com/
Follow a diverse group of makers and entrepreneurs as they document
the achievements of current makers and the revolution they have
inspired. ReMade: The Rebirth of the Maker Movement will reveal the
stories of members of community-run workshops, including hackerspaces,
makerspaces, and other collaborative organizations across the U.S.
kickstarter page (completed):
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1248388728/remade-the-rebirth-of-the-maker-movement

The Hudsucker Proxy
A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing
company as part of a stock scam.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110074/




On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 1:09 PM, Jie Qi <ji...@mit.edu> wrote:
>
> Hello hive,
>
> I'm looking to a compile a list of films and movies that inspire folks to make/build/invent/create things.
>
> For example, Hugo: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/
>
> Will repost responses. Thank you!
>
> -Jie
>
> --
> Master's Candidate and Research Assistant
> High-Low Tech Group, MIT Media Lab
> http://technolojie.com/




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