In “Mr. Tompkins Learns the Facts of Life”, Mr. Tompkins learns about biology. In a wild and entertaining dream, his creator, author George Gamow, sends him through his own blood steam to investigate how his body really functions. Professor Igor Gamow and legendary filmmaker, Stan Brakhage, made the film “Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself” based on George Gamow’s book. The film includes an introduction by George Gamow, himself. Now you can read the story and watch the film right here.

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"Mr. Tompkins Inside Himself" is based on the book, "Mr. Tompkins Learns the Facts of Life" by George Gamow. It was produced by Igor Gamow and directed by Stan Brakhage.

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