Naturally Obsessed: The Making of a Scientist
Naturally Obsessed is a movie that documents the trials and tribulations of a X-ray crystallographic laboratory (if you want to read the two page press release click here). I am doubtful that I will get the opportunity to view this film, but wanted to post about it in case the film ends up playing in your area.
Even if you won’t be able to see the movie, the website is worth looking at especially if you have everyone someone in your life that you have tried to explain what you do, but doesn’t really get it.
The site has a number of video clips, my favorite is under – the science -> X-ray Crystallography -> Prof. Richard Axel (first clip)
I still smile every time I see the student setting up crystal trays with the intense music in the background. I have come across a favorable review about the movie, but would love to hear from others that have seen it.
Samia
March 31st, 2009 at 2:42 PM #
Why did you show me this. >:O My town has a little local-owned theater that screens documentaries, independent and foreign films. I may have to put in a request…
Rob Ph.D.
April 11th, 2009 at 9:55 PM #
P212121 and Samia,
you gotta check out this film.
Let me know if I can help.
Rob
” You gotta set up drops to get crystals.” L. Shapiro
admin
April 11th, 2009 at 10:14 PM #
Rob! Good to hear from you!
I am going to let the cat of the bag a little early. I was actually was contacted by one of the producers from Naturally Obsessed and was able to see the film. In short, great job and I will be having Yoshimi fighting a lot of pink robots in the near future.
I have heard that it is going to be playing at the ACA this year and have been waiting to get details (location/time/etc…) before doing the post.