The Science of Interstellar (2015)

  • NR
  • 03/31/2015 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 51m

Overview

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.

Gail Willumsen

Writer, Director

Cast

Matthew McConaughey's headshot

Matthew McConaughey

Narrator (voice)
Kip Thorne's headshot

Kip Thorne

Self
Christopher Nolan's headshot

Christopher Nolan

Self
Jonathan Nolan's headshot

Jonathan Nolan

Self
Emma Thomas's headshot

Emma Thomas

Self
Natalie Batalha's headshot

Natalie Batalha

Self
Sean Carroll's headshot

Sean Carroll

Self
Albert Einstein's headshot

Albert Einstein

Self (archive footage)

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