``The Nobel: Visions of Our Century'' Looks Back At the Last 100 Years Through Stories of Prize Winners.News & Entertainment Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2001 KQED -- Documentary Explores the Advances and Dilemmas of Society through the Eyes and Words of the World's Most Brilliant Scientists, Writers and Crusaders for Peace -- Combination of Emotional Cinema Verite and Candid Interviews Reveal the Legacy of the Nobel Prize on Its 100th Anniversary The Nobel Prize Nobel Prize, award given for outstanding achievement in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, peace, or literature. The awards were established by the will of Alfred Nobel, who left a fund to provide annual prizes in the five areas listed above. has marked the most significant scientific and social events of the 20th century. In reviewing the range of its recipients over the last 100 years, a roadmap emerges that helps to unravel the contradictory history of the last century. Since the prize was first awarded in 1901, the world has witnessed a dramatic intensification of the violence of war alongside momentous advances for the cause of peace. The Nobel Prize embodies this ironic contradiction of humanity's progress where this century's most constructive scientific discoveries have also had the potential to destroy our world. Nobel recipients continue to grapple with to enter into contest with, resolutely and courageously. See also: Grapple the potentially double-edged impact of their work on society. They have been forced to ask themselves, "What is the social responsibility of innovation and discovery?" By examining the legacy of the Nobel Prize, the program embarks upon a serious reflection on the meaning and cost of the advancement of humanity in our time. Airing nationally on PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, beginning Wednesday, December 12, 2001 (check local listings) -- and in the Bay Area Friday, December 14 at 9 p.m. on KQED Public Television 9 -- The Nobel: Visions of Our Century explores these issues, while celebrating and contemplating the legacy of the Nobel Prizes and the people who have won them. The one-hour film, narrated by South African Literature South African literature, literary works written in South Africa or written by South Africans living in other countries. Populated by diverse ethnic and language groups, South Africa has a distinctive literature in many African languages as well as Afrikaans (a Laureate Nadine Gordimer, looks deeply at examples of innovation that have shaped the moral, social and technological fabric of 20th century consciousness. Interviews with peace, literature, medicine and science laureates are used to weave together the sometimes-contradictory notions of peace and science, comment on scientific discovery and responsibility, and examine the different pathways humanity might take in the future. The film also sweeps across time by using archival footage to capture some of these laureates on the verge On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning) is a play written by Eric Overmyer. It makes extensive use of esoteric language and pop culture references from the late nineteenth century to 1955. of discovery. In total, 11 contemporary Nobel Prize winners Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel Year Recipient(s) 1969 Ragnar Frisch Jan Tinbergen 1970 Paul A. Samuelson 1971 Simon Kuznets 1972 Sir John R. Hicks Kenneth J. are highlighted in the documentary along with 10 laureates who appear through archival footage and interviews. The eleven interviewees are: David Baltimore in 1975 for Medicine; Paul Berg in 1980 for Chemistry; J. Michael Bishop John Michael Bishop (born February 22, 1936) is an American immunologist and microbiologist who won the 1989 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He currently serves as an active faculty member and chancellor at the University of California, San Francisco. in 1989 for Medicine; Murray Gell-Mann in 1969 for Physics; Nadine Gordimer in 1991 Literature; Douglas Osheroff in 1996 for Physics; Joseph Rotblat in 1995 for Peace; Wole Soyinka in 1986 for Literature; Desmond Tutu in 1984 for Peace; Elie Wiesel in 1986 for Peace; and Jody Williams in 1997 for Peace. The Nobel: Visions of Our Century includes an interactive Web site hosted at www.pbs.org/nobel featuring more information on the life of Alfred Nobel, his will and the Nobel Prize, audio and video clips of laureates from around the world, an interactive time-line and a quiz-game. The Web site also provides community engagement ideas and dynamic classroom lesson plans for teachers. The Nobel: Visions of Our Century is a production of KQED San Francisco in association with Actual Films. Bonni Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. is the producer and director. The co-producer is Camille Servan-Schreiber. Editor is Josh Peterson; photographers are Clifford Bestall, Jon Else and Jon Shenk; production manager is Libet Wolf; archive researcher is Megan Mylan; and assistant editor is Kevin Abrams. Executive producers for KQED are Tamara Gould and Michael Isip. National community engagement partners for the program include Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics, the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Terrific Science Books, Kits, & More, Association of World Citizens, World Federalist fed·er·al·ist n. 1. An advocate of federalism. 2. Federalist A member or supporter of the Federalist Party. adj. 1. Of or relating to federalism or its advocates. 2. Association, American Friends Service Committee The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) affiliated organization which works for social justice, peace and reconciliation, abolition of the death penalty, and human rights, and provides humanitarian relief. , The Hague Appeal for Peace, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation is a non-profit international organization on the roster in consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The organization is founded for and noted for its opposition to nuclear arms. and the Fund for Peace. |
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