E=MC2
Programme summary:
This is a dramatic feature length biopic of the five great scientists who brought all the parts of Einstein’s most famous equation to life. Shot on location, the film spans 250 years of history, telling the human story behind the science. It’s a tale of heartbreak, execution and betrayal, romance, dedication and joy. Ultimately it is the story of young, ambitious scientists caught up by the huge forces of nature they seek to understand.
Programme info:
Broadcaster: WGBH, Channel 4, Arte, PBS, Tetra Media, Norddeutscher Rundfunk
Distributor:
Genre: Drama Documentary
Format: 1 x 120 min
Production year: 2005
Director: Gary Johnstone
Producer: Gary Johnstone
Executive Producer: John Smithson, Paula Apsell
Additional details
Awards:
2006 - Window on Science Awards
Best portrayal of Science through TV drama or docu-drama
Best TV drama production drawing on Science and Technology