The Science of Interstellar
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.
Directed by Gail Willumsen · Written by Gail Willumsen
Cast
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Matthew McConaughey Narrator (voice) -
Kip Thorne Self -
Christopher Nolan Self -
Jonathan Nolan Self -
Emma Thomas Self -
Natalie Batalha Self -
Sean Carroll Self -
Albert Einstein Self (archive footage) -
Paul Franklin Self -
Andrea Ghez Self -
Marsha Ivins Self -
Elon Musk Self
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The Science of Interstellar
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