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10 minutes that'll ROCK your world more than any Marvel movie.

Rocks: Where They Come From (1963)

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Overview

Documentary

Follows Don as he sees different kinds of rocks at a granite quarry, sandstone cliff and museum. Demonstrates the effects of water, heat and pressure in the formation of rocks.

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Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Genuine 1960s quarry footage with zero safety equipment.

Direction

Don's journey from clueless to slightly less clueless about schist.

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel something, anything, about sedimentary formations.·Background: Ironically play while doom-scrolling to feel productive.
ReleasedJan 1, 1963
Runtime10m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Coronet Films

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Cultural

This short belongs to the golden age of classroom 16mm films, when teachers nationwide prayed for the film projector to eat the reel.

Trivia

The mysterious 'Don' was likely a local geology enthusiast or the director's cousin who owned a station wagon capable of reaching three rock locations in one afternoon.

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