Looking for the Vintage movie on Physics -- shows swimmer diving

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The discussion centers on a black and white film that explores the concept of the arrow of time, featuring a swimmer diving and then reversing the sequence to show the diver emerging from the water back to the diving board. The film is believed to have been made in the late 1950s or early 1960s. A participant mentions a series of educational videos from the Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) titled "Frames of Reference," which is highly regarded in the field of physics. However, the specific film in question is not included in the provided playlist, prompting further searches for its title and availability. The conversation highlights the significance of the film in illustrating complex scientific concepts like entropy.
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In discussing the arrow of time, the movie shows the swimmer diving and then shows the sequence in reverse so that the diver is seen going from the water back to the diving board. The movie was made decades ago; it's a black and white film, about an hour long. Anyone know the title or where I can get a copy?
 
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Thank you SO much.

Will explore them and see if it's in that list of videos.
Much obliged.
-Carolyn252
 
Looked at them. The one I'm looking for is not there. I'll keep hunting. I believe it was made in the late 1950's or early '60's. Arrow of time, or entropy...
Thanks everyone for any further info.
-Carolyn252
 
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