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“The Apollo 4 Mission” (1967)

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This 1967 film depicts the preparation, launch and recovery of the successful flight of the first seven and one-half million pound-thrust Saturn Five vehicle with the Apollo spacecraft. The actual course of the fligh...

“Phi Beta Epsilon” (1927)

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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This light-hearted silent film shows life at the Phi Beta Epsilon fraternity at MIT during the 1926-1927 academic year. It is filled with silly gags and activities, from house-cleaning to house parties and sports even...

“How Fast Is Fast?” (1994) — Harold “Doc” Edgerton

Teaching Excellence at MIT 12 years ago

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Take a look at the life and effect that Harold "Doc" Edgerton had on MIT and the world in "How Fast is Fast?", produced by the Edgerton Foundation in 1994. The film presents a wide-ranging compilation of film clips an...