The Lost Astronaut

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World Showcase Shorts Program 3
Streaming on Hot Docs at Home Thu, May 28, 2020 - Wed, Jun 24, 2020
Available until June 24
A collection of exceptional stories from around the world including The Lost Astronaut, Fat Kathy, Bible Camp Memories, and Lola.
Film Info
Runtime:13
Copyright:2019
Country Listing:USA
Canada
Premiere Status:Toronto Premiere
Festival Info
Festival Year:2020
Language:English
Program Category:Shorts
Website:https://breakwaterstudios.com/film/the-lost-astronaut/
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Ben Proudfoot
Producer(s):Gabe Godoi
Executive Producer(s):Abby Davis
Editor(s):Nick Wright
Cinematography:Brandon Somerhalder
Composer:Nicholas Jacobson-Larson
Sound:Sean Higgins

Description

This short film is part of World Showcase Shorts Program 3.

Ed Dwight Jr. was poised to become NASA’s first African-American astronaut—until, suddenly, he wasn’t. In a succinct chronicling of 1960s US history, The Lost Astronaut looks back at pivotal moments in Ed’s career and exposes the systemic racism that snatched away his chance to make history. Mariam Zaidi

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