Bloor Hot Docs Cinema: Star Men
Four of the world’s most distinguished astronomers celebrate 50 years of work and friendship with a road trip through the southwestern United States, discussing and exploring the mysteries of the universe. Recapturing youthful adventures and recounting each other's influences on the most exciting period in astronomy’s history, they share roots from a time following Russia’s launch of Sputnik, when the U.S. accelerated their space program. The four British astronomers spent a formative year together in California in the early 1960s. Star Men looks at how the work of these men has shaped our understanding of the universe and our humble place in it. Tracing the major discoveries in astronomy in the 20th century through these four men, director Alison Rose also explores friendship and mortality-and the fleetingness of our lives played out under the stars.
Director Alison Rose will be in attendance for Q&As at all screenings.
There will be a special Family Day screening on Monday, February 15, at 3:30pm. Admission will be free for those 16 and under.
SHOWINGS
Fri, Feb 12, 6:15pm
Sat, Feb 13, 6:30pm
Sun, Feb 14, 6:00pm
Mon, Feb 15, 3:30pm
Tue, Feb 16, 6:30pm
Thu, Feb 18, 1:00pm
Sat, Mar 5, 1:00pm
Mon, Mar 21, 6:30pm
Wed, Mar 23, 3:30pm
Who can attend: Everyone
Fee: $13
Tickets: Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
Organized by: Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics, UofT Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics and the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics
Location: Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y3
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