The World of Buckminster Fuller


1h 25m 1995

Brief Synopsis

Buckminster Fuller was dubbed by Marshall McLuhan as "The Leonardo da Vinci of our times." Architect, inventor, scientist, teacher and philosopher, he developed the concept of "synergy," invented the geodesic dome, and coined the phrase "Spaceship Earth." At the time of his death in 1983, Bucky, as

Film Details

Also Known As
World of Buckminster Fuller
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

Buckminster Fuller was dubbed by Marshall McLuhan as "The Leonardo da Vinci of our times." Architect, inventor, scientist, teacher and philosopher, he developed the concept of "synergy," invented the geodesic dome, and coined the phrase "Spaceship Earth." At the time of his death in 1983, Bucky, as he was known to young and old alike, was a culture hero and the best-known contemporary American thinker, widening our vision of man and nature and reshaping our view of the universe.

Film Details

Also Known As
World of Buckminster Fuller
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1995

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Released in United States November 7, 1995

Released in United States on Video November 7, 1995

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Released in United States November 7, 1995

Released in United States on Video November 7, 1995