NOVA: The Great Math Mystery
Originally released in 2015. NOVA: The Great Math Mystery is a documentary/history film. directed by Richard Reisz. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jay O. Sanders, Glenn Kalison, and Max Tegmark
Synopsis
NOVA leads viewers on a mathematical mystery tour -- a provocative exploration of math's astonishing power across the centuries. We discover math's signature in the swirl of a nautilus shell, the whirlpool of a galaxy and the spiral in the center of a sunflower. Math was essential to everything from the first wireless radio transmissions to the prediction and discovery of the Higgs boson and the successful landing of rovers on Mars. But where does math get its power? Astrophysicist and writer Mario Livio, along with a colorful cast of mathematicians, physicists and engineers, follows math from Pythagoras to Einstein and beyond, all leading to the ultimate riddle: Is math an invention or a discovery? Humankind's clever trick or the language of the universe?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- GBH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NOVA: The Great Math Mystery about?
NOVA leads viewers on a mathematical mystery tour -- a provocative exploration of math's astonishing power across the centuries. We discover math's signature in the swirl of a nautilus shell, the w...
Who directed NOVA: The Great Math Mystery?
NOVA: The Great Math Mystery was directed by Richard Reisz.
How long is NOVA: The Great Math Mystery?
NOVA: The Great Math Mystery has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was NOVA: The Great Math Mystery released?
NOVA: The Great Math Mystery was released on April 15, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in NOVA: The Great Math Mystery?
The main cast of NOVA: The Great Math Mystery includes Jay O. Sanders, Glenn Kalison, Max Tegmark, Esperanza Spalding, Sylvester James Gates.