Why can't I stream video from my iphone to Apple TV but audio works fine?

I can't figure it out. Using Airplay, the audio from a movie in Itunes plays on the tv and a small icon in the bottom left of the screen but no video. Help please?
I have an iphone 3gs.
Thanks, Mitch

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