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Four exceptional astronomers celebrate 50 years of work and friendship on a return road trip in the southwestern United States, recapturing youthful adventures and recounting each other's influences on the most exciting period in astronomy’s history. Roger the instrument-maker, Donald the theoretician, Nick the visionary, and Wal the observer. Together they represent the most productive period astronomy has ever had. They helped build the world’s biggest observatories and made revolutionary discoveries about the evolving universe, discoveries that have the power to change the way humanity sees itself. Alison Rose’s film is a funny, insightful, humbling and intimate portrait of friendship, as the men reflect on how their profound work on the universe has reflected back on the individual, affecting their sense of religious faith, how life may have purpose, and what is knowable and unknowable.

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Release : 2015
Rating : 6.6
Studio : Inigo Films, 
Crew : Director of Photography,  Commissioning Editor, 
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Genre : Documentary

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Reviews

Cubussoli
2018/08/30

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

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Deanna
2018/08/30

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

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Zlatica
2018/08/30

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

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Logan
2018/08/30

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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tjfigueroa
2017/03/21

This is a wonderful idea for a documentary with true legends in the field of astronomy. Unfortunately it was made entirely unwatchable by a horrible narrator. The narrator's amateurish inflection reminded me of a pretentious elementary school teacher who thinks that what she is saying is far more important than it really is. If done correctly, this documentary could've been done with minimal narration, allowing the subjects to carry the narrative. In the end, the narrator was a most unwelcome distraction who ruined what should've been a very interesting documentary.

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jfh7396
2017/02/12

Not only is this film educational with very interesting facts about astronomy and astrophysics, it is truly inspirational teaching us numerous life lessons, such as: -Lifelong friendships -To never give up no matter what life throws at you to stop or slow you down (like "old age")-Following your dreams -That anything is possible if you truly want it bad enough…and so on! I highly recommend anyone/everyone to watch this film!

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charlesmudd
2016/11/26

For anyone who enjoys science, I recommend Alison Rose's STARMEN. But more broadly, I would recommend STARMEN to anyone. It represents a warm and intimate exposition on astronomy, age, and life. Alison Rose follows four retired or semi-retired astronomers on a 50th reunion tour of the United States' Southwest. This subtle premise becomes a much more profound canvas on which to introduce the contributions made to science and astronomy by these four fascinating individuals. The film conveys enough of the science to understand the importance of these men in their field. Yet, Ms. Rose deftly avoids becoming overly technical or lost in the details. Her work and the film represent a wonderful introduction to these scientists and their place in our species' scientific examination of the heavens. And, for those interested in astronomy and science, it encourages further exploration of these four individuals.Beyond the science, the film represents a warm portrait of four friends coming together after 50 years. All very successful, there exists no professional competition on screen between them. Rather, we join Ms. Rose and the four on their journey and reflection 50 years on.I believe anyone can enjoy STARMEN. But, I would highly recommend the film as required viewing of any students of any discipline in college or graduate school. Akin to Dr. Keating poetically introducing his students to peers from the past through iconic photographs and their exhortation "Seize the Day," Alison Rose allows us to sit, walk, and converse with these astronomical giants. For those of us closer to the midpoint of our lives (in either direction), the film provides a warm opportunity to learn from our parents' contemporaries. And to this latter point, I encourage us all - as perhaps Alison Rose suggests - to join our parents and grandparents in a conversation wherein our listening honors the wisdom they possess. Beyond this, we should all communicate with the elders of our respective disciplines and invite them for a walk to do the same. I think they might enjoy it. And, beyond the science, this realization is the subtle beauty of STARMEN and its contribution to astronomy, film, all manner of other disciplines, and our personal lives.

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stephenheliczer
2016/02/16

This is such a wonderful and charming film - it had a profound effect on me.Following the reuniting of four exceptional but now elderly astronomers after many years, this documentary is a moving tale of old friendships and four very different but strong characters.Much, much more than a film about astronomers and their field of work, this is a film about perseverance, determination and mortality. It is incredibly thought-provoking, sad and funny throughout.Beautifully conceived and directed with some stunning photography. Highly recommended even for those with little interest in the science of astronomy.

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