Newton : A Tale of Two Isaacs

Newton : A Tale of Two Isaacs

1997 · 51 min · ★ 5.0 · History, Family, Drama, TV Movie

As Newton devotes himself to the difficult and solitary path of challenging the existing view of the universe and proving his own theories on celestial movement and gravity, his young scribe Humphrey wavers between pursuing science or following his heart.

Directed by Don McBrearty · Written by Heather Conkie

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