Arno Peters: Radical Map, Remarkable Man DVD
A film review posted online by a geography professor: Equal-area For Equal Rights
"This short and very informative documentary looks critically at the controversial Peters projection - a map that requires you to question your worldview, if not change it. The film gives the viewer an overview of the history of the Peters projection and uses just enough biographical information about Arno Peters to inform the viewer how such a map can be inspired by such a man. In Arno Peters' own voice, the purpose and importance of the equal-area map is explained, putting a very human face to the reasons cartographers should be careful and judicious when choosing map projections. "The documentary makers don't canonize Arno Peters for his revolutionary map but give him due credit for being a driving force in informing the intelligentsia about the need for equal-area projections' essential place as a first step by which equal rights may be envisioned - and hopefully championed. "The film has very high production quality and is expertly narrated. As a cartography instructor at a university I plan to show this film to all my students for its historical importance and, most importantly, because it is a film that asks questions rather than gives answers, thereby putting the onus of judgment onto the student or audience. " Darin Jensen, Department of Geography, University of California, Berkeley
"Absolutely fascinating stuff. Every now and then you are exposed to something that is truly amazing...The DVD is right on target in addressing the social ills of our world. I have shared it already with some of my co-workers and plan on giving it a showing at our local Rotary club meeting in the future. " John Ogden, Gazette Printers
"Very enlightening. I don't think I will ever look at a map the same way again. " Tracie Morrow, Youth for Human Rights, http://youthforhumanrights.org/
"The DVD is a tremendous effort and a remarkable review of Arno Peters' life and his achievements in the field of maps. It is impressive to listen to, and to see, Arno as a contemporary witness in a changing world." Dr. Gunther Krause, Marine Scientist, Germany
"The reaction to the DVD has been great! It IS an important story that needs to be told. Myths die hard and facts, when brought to light, eclipse falsity. " Carlyle Lynch, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, NYC Public Library.
"This DVD on the legendary Peters Map was an eye-opener, graphically imaginative and instructive. It made me want to get back into the classroom." Norman Feingold, retired teacher (high school history in New York City) & former principal (Saddle Brook, NJ & Long Island, NY)
Inspired Film
Selected for the Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival (August, 2008; Houston, TX) showcasing films that educate and enlighten, as well as offer hope, encouragement and inspiration to contribute towards the betterment of society.
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