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The Science of Interstellar

20146.8 / 1051 min
Documentary

Overview

Matthew McConaughey narrates a fascinating look at Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film, 'Interstellar', including scientific foundations, the work of consulting Scientist Kip Thorne, basic film themes, the science behind the search for planets capable of hosting life, space-time and the theory of relativity, the science of wormholes and black holes, crafting the film's visuals based on real scientific observation, the birth of the universe, the Dust Bowl and the evolution of dust as a toxin, the likelihood of future dust storms, the prospects of escaping a dying or doomed planet and the possibilities of colonizing Mars.

Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Narrator (voice)

Kip Thorne

Kip Thorne

Self

Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan

Self

Jonathan Nolan

Jonathan Nolan

Self

Emma Thomas

Emma Thomas

Self

Natalie Batalha

Natalie Batalha

Self

Sean Carroll

Sean Carroll

Self

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

Self (archive footage)

Paul J. Franklin

Paul J. Franklin

Self

Andrea Ghez

Andrea Ghez

Self

Marsha Ivins

Marsha Ivins

Self

Elon Musk

Elon Musk

Self

Crew

Gail Willumsen

Gail Willumsen

Writer

Rocky Collins

Rocky Collins

Executive Producer

Sara Hutchinson

Sara Hutchinson

Associate Producer

Carey Ann Strelecki

Carey Ann Strelecki

Consulting Producer

Gail Willumsen

Gail Willumsen

Producer

Gail Willumsen

Gail Willumsen

Director

Jill Shinefield

Jill Shinefield

Producer