(VIDEO - 50 mins.) Excellent documentary on fractals, a mathematical discovery which makes computer visualizations possible -- from medical imaging to Pixar movies. This program manages to present this complex mathematical theory in simple terms, based on factual evidence from many authoritative sources. It also helps us better understand nature and the process of scientific discovery.

It's hard to outdo NOVA, particularly for explaining science to non-scientists. Using interviews, archival film, diagrams, and brilliant computer graphics, this program brings together the supposedly separate disciplines of math, art, computers, medicine, mapmaking, erosion patterns, ecology, and more...all unified through a mathematical equation representing self-similarity and repetition. This program connects classroom math to the health of the planet, as well as fashion design. When it comes to informing and inspiring, it doesn't get better than this.

It's in depth, it's on an interesting topic.