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Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine

Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine

Documentary · 2023

The James Webb Telescope stirs imaginations with vivid photos of distant galaxies. This documentary tracks its historic journey from inception to launch.

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Unknown: Cosmic Time Machine

2023 Documentary 1h 4m

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7.4 / 10

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The James Webb Telescope stirs imaginations with vivid photos of distant galaxies. This documentary tracks its historic journey from inception to launch.

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Directed by

Shai Gal

Joe Biden

Joe Biden

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Amber Straughn

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Thomas Zurbuchen

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Becky Smethurst

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Scarlin Hernandez

Self

Alyssa Pagan

Alyssa Pagan

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Javier Alvarez Marquez

Self

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.