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Catalyst: The Language of Life Genetics
- Year of completion
- 1990
- Content type
- Documentary
- Format
- Series
- Genre
- Science
- Duration
- 6 x 30 minute episodes
- Production Status
- Completed
Synopsis
A TV series for teenagers about science and technology. It combines comedy sketches and rock clips with stories about communications, the Earth, forces, motion, energy and genetics. The series is presented by rock singer and actor, Kaarin Fairfax and features the talents of comic stars, Peter Rowsthorn and Mandy Salomon.
Cast and Crew
Writer
Margaret WertheimCast
Kaarin Fairfax (presenter) , Peter Rowsthorn, Mandy SalomonAwards
1991 — Cairo International Film Festival – Golden Lion's Prize (First Prize)
1991 — Australian Teachers Of Media Inc – Children's Panel Award
Screenings
1991 — Cairo International Film Festival
Series
Sales
Australian Sales
National Film and Sound Archive of AustraliaInternational Sales
National Film and Sound Archive of AustraliaProduction Company
Tru Vu Pictures Pty LtdShare this Production
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