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The Science of Interstellar

The Science of Interstellar

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 31, 2015

Runtime

0h 51m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

67%

Original Title

The Science of Interstellar

Production Companies

Gemini Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment

Director

Gail Willumsen

Description

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.