Jimmy Stewart and ... Solar Energy?
A few weeks ago D. and I watched a great movie called You Can't Take It with You directed by Frank Capra (It's a Wonderful Life), starring Jimmy Stewart.
Jimmy Stewart's character, Tony, was the son of a wealthy banker. It was expected he would take over the family business and follow in his father's footsteps. But in a moving scene, Tony reveals his real dream (I paraphrase): to discover how cells in a tiny green blade of grass turn sunlight into energy, and replicate it so humans can take advantage of the sun as an endless source of power.
I was floored. This movie was made in 1938. Who knew solar energy was even on the radar? I guess Frank Capra did.
Jimmy Stewart's character, Tony, was the son of a wealthy banker. It was expected he would take over the family business and follow in his father's footsteps. But in a moving scene, Tony reveals his real dream (I paraphrase): to discover how cells in a tiny green blade of grass turn sunlight into energy, and replicate it so humans can take advantage of the sun as an endless source of power.
I was floored. This movie was made in 1938. Who knew solar energy was even on the radar? I guess Frank Capra did.
Labels: Environment, Movies
posted by Steph at 8:19 p.m.
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