Mercury 13

"Meet the women who dared to reach for the stars."

Apr 20 2018 TV-PG 1h 18m
Documentary

After rigorous testing in 1961, a small group of skilled female pilots are asked to step aside when only men are selected for spaceflight.

Plot

This documentary profiles women who were tested in 1961 for spaceflight, but had their dreams dashed when only men were chosen to become astronauts.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

David Sington, Heather Walsh

Production Countries

Ireland

Production Companies

Fine Point Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
1,363
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
NA