Cinema Under the Stars at Williams Center – Cinema Underground – Rutherford – Rutherford, NJ

Don’t miss this upcoming event in Rutherford, NJ Happening on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Williams Center – Cinema Underground – Rutherford. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Films to be screened and discussed:Apollo 11: Quarantine (2021)Director: Todd Douglas MillerSynopsis: This 23-minute film uses rare archival footage to showcase the three weeks of quarantine endured by the Apollo 11 astronauts after their historic moon landing, blending historical fascination with the human side of space exploration.The Spacecraft That Came Home (2017)Director: Javier DiezSynopsis: A 13-minute look at the return of the European Space Agencys Rosetta probe, which orbited and landed on a comet, documenting one of humanitys most ambitious deep-space missions.The Mars Generation (2017)Director: Michael BarnettSynopsis: A 16-minute short following teenagers in space camp training to one day journey to Mars, capturing the aspirations and excitement of a new generation inspired by the possibility of interplanetary travel.The Overview Effect (2012)Director: Guy ReidSynopsis: This 19-minute documentary explores the life-changing experience of astronauts whove seen Earth from space, highlighting the profound mental and philosophical shift known as the overview effect.Cosmic Debris (2020)Director: Nick BraggSynopsis: This 15-minute short dives into the world of space debris and the efforts to clear it, showcasing the impact of human activity in space and the challenges of keeping Earths orbit clean.A New View of the Moon (2018)Directors: Alex Gorosh & Wylie OverstreetSynopsis: This 3-minute documentary follows a filmmaker showing strangers on the street a close-up view of the moon through a telescope, capturing genuine reactions to the beauty of the cosmos.One Small Step (2019)Director: Andrew Chesworth & Bobby PontillasSynopsis: Although animated, this 8-minute film about a young girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut has a documentary-like quality that beautifully captures the spirit of those inspired by space exploration.The Edge of All We Know (2020)Director: Peter GalisonSynopsis: A 15-minute short on the Event Horizon Telescope and the journey to capture the first-ever image of a black hole, focusing on the science and collaboration behind one of the biggest astrophysics achievements.Space Xs Mars Dreams (2020)Director: Mike de SeveSynopsis: This 12-minute film explores SpaceXs ambitious goals to colonize Mars, covering the technological advances and challenges of space travel as imagined by one of the most forward-thinking companies.Chasing the Moon (2019) (Condensed Short Version)Director: Robert StoneSynopsis: A short adaptation from the original series that offers a fast-paced recap of the Apollo program, ideal for a glimpse into the intense competition of the space race.

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