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The Science of Interstellar

Documentary

6.8

Release Date

November 13, 2014

Duration

51 min

Status

Released

Language

en

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.

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Matthew McConaughey

Narrator (voice)

Matthew McConaughey

Kip Thorne

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Kip Thorne

Christopher Nolan

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Christopher Nolan

Jonathan Nolan

Self

Jonathan Nolan

Emma Thomas

Self

Emma Thomas

Natalie Batalha

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Natalie Batalha

Sean Carroll

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Sean Carroll

Albert Einstein

Self (archive footage)

Albert Einstein

Paul J. Franklin

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Paul J. Franklin

Andrea Ghez

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Andrea Ghez

Marsha Ivins

Self

Marsha Ivins

Elon Musk

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Elon Musk

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