Star Men

Jan 10 2016 N/A 1h 28m
Biography, Documentary, History

Four exceptional astronomers celebrate 50 years of work and friendship on a return road trip in the southwestern United States, recapturing youthful adventures and recounting each other's influences on the most exciting period in astronomy’s history. Roger the instrument-maker, Donald the theoretician, Nick the visionary, and Wal the observer. Together they represent the most productive period astronomy has ever had. They helped build the world’s biggest observatories and made revolutionary discoveries about the evolving universe, discoveries that have the power to change the way humanity sees itself. Alison Rose’s film is a funny, insightful, humbling and intimate portrait of friendship, as the men reflect on how their profound work on the universe has reflected back on the individual, affecting their sense of religious faith, how life may have purpose, and what is knowable and unknowable.

Plot

During the Space Race of the 1960's, four British astronomers traveled to California to work on some of the studies that have shaped our understanding of the universe and our place in it. Fifty years on, the four friends reunite for a final American road trip. As the likeable four friends explore major recent discoveries in astronomy together, this charming doc reflects upon the fleetingness of our lives played out beneath the stars.

Written by

Alison E. Rose

Directed by

Alison E. Rose

Cast

Andrew Carnegie, Roger Griffin, George Ellery Hale

Crew

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Production Countries

Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Inigo Films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
119
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA