This deliightful short film follows Flat Stanley as he explores his family tree with the help of professional genealogist Megan Smolenyak.  A visit to the National Archives, and a look through the microfilmed census records, helps Flat Stanley fill out his pedigree chart and leads him to the home of some of his ancestors, Williamsburg, Virginia. Flat Stanley also manages to squeeze in a quick trip to San Francisco. Flat Stanley is the title character in a series of children¿s books written by the late Jeff Brown. In the books, Stanley Lambchop is flattened by a falling bulletin board. He survives and makes the best of his altered state, and soon he is sliding into rooms through the opening at the bottom of closed doors and being kind to his younger brother by playing as a kite for him. But one special advantage is that Flat Stanley can now visit his friends by being mailed in an envelope. The Flat Stanley Project, started by a Canadian school teacher in 1995, is meant to facilitate letter-writing by school children to each other as they document what Flat Stanley has done with them. Teachers and parents also use Flat Stanley to teach about history, geography and culture. Many families have begun using Flat Stanley as a fun way to stay in touch and to connect generations. Children begin by reading the book and becoming acquainted with the story. Then they make paper "Flat Stanleys" (or pictures of the Stanley Lambchop character) and keep a journal for a few days, documenting the places and activities in which Flat Stanley is involved. The Flat Stanley and the journal are mailed to other people who are asked to treat the figure as a visiting guest and add to his journal, then return them both after a period of time. Children also enjoy plotting Flat Stanley’s travels on maps. Often, a Flat Stanley returns with a photo or postcard from his visit. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)