| Edition |
[Widescreen edition]. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, NTSC, anamorphic widescreen (1.66:1) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
| Performer |
Narrator: Jay O. Sanders. |
| Event |
Originally broadcast on PBS on Nov. 11, 2008 as an episode of the television program Nova. |
| Summary |
Examines the discovery of strange and unknown miniature hominid fossil (Homo floresiensis) remains on the island of Flores, Indonesia. Looks at the scientific debate over whether these creatures, nicknamed "hobbits," are a type of dwarf race of humans, possibly suffering from a disease such as microcephaly, or an entirely new species. |
| Contents |
The "hobbit" appears -- What is this thing? -- Telling remains -- A lot like Lucy -- Out of Africa rewritten? |
| Note |
Special feature: teacher's guide (PDF). |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. Optional audio-described soundtrack. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Fossil hominids -- Indonesia.
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Fossils -- Collection and preservation -- Indonesia.
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Indonesia -- Antiquities.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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| Added Author |
Nasht, Simon. Producer. Director.
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Talas, Annamaria. Producer. Director.
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Holt, Sarah. Producer. Screenwriter.
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Sanders, Jay O., 1953- Narrator.
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Essential Media (Firm)
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Real Pictures (Firm)
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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WGBH Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Nova (Television program)
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| ISBN |
9781593758691 |
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1593758693 |
| Standard No. |
783421429093 |
| Music No. |
WG42909 WGBH Boston Video |
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