This fascinating 30-minute documentary explores the history of how the Peters Equal Area World Map came into being. It was filmed on-location at Dr. Peters home in Bremen, Germany, as well as in the UK and the USA. The film includes scenes from the WEST WING TV show that featured the map and cartographic critiques that show the tension and conflict that the Peters map generated amongst the cartographic establishment. The film contains the only English-language interviews ever conducted with Arno Peters. Dr. Peters died in 2002, just fifteen months after these interviews were filmed. The Peters World Map was a radical map, and Arno Peters was truly a remarkable man. His impact will be felt for generations to come.

This screening is dedicated to the memory of filmmaker Ruth Abrams for her labor of love and for leaving behind a wonderful and inspiring work. We pay special tribute to Ruth Abrams, a true legend, for her heroic, tireless, passionate and dedicated efforts as a filmmaker. (Ruth Abrams, April 22,1924 - April 30, 2008)