Independent Lens: Between the Folds

by Vanessa Gould

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"[C]hronicles the stories of ten fine artists and intrepid theoretical scientists who have abandoned careers and scoffed at hard-earned graduate degrees -- all to forge unconventional lives as modern-day paperfolders." -- Container.

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2wonderY 1,464 reviews

Recommending this to everyone. Wow! Just Wow! Paper folding is not only much more Art than it's ever been before, it is also Science and Math, and is helping to explain the foundations of the Universe. Must watch!

Jan 20, 2016

2wonderY 1,464 reviews

about the newest developments in origami and paper folding. There is astonishing art and also mathematics and physics applications. You meet a very cute genius. Highly recommended. Exciting on several levels.

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Excellent!

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