The Science of Interstellar

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Matthew McConaughey

Narrator (voice)

Age : 54 | Popularity : 39%

Kip Thorne

Self

Age : 83 | Popularity : 3%

Christopher Nolan

Self

Age : 53 | Popularity : 45%

Jonathan Nolan

Self

Age : 47 | Popularity : 22%

Emma Thomas

Self

Age : 52 | Popularity : 9%

Natalie Batalha

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Sean Carroll

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Albert Einstein

Self (archive footage)

Age : 76 | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Gail Willumsen
Production	Producer	Gail Willumsen Jill Shinefield
	Executive Producer	Rocky Collins
	Associate Producer	Sara Hutchinson
	Consulting Producer	Carey Ann Strelecki
Writing	Writer	Gail Willumsen
Department	Role	Name

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