This film block is sponsored by Bob & Jen McIntosh.
Featuring "The Lost Astronaut," part of our Black Lives Matter component.
Want to enhance your viewing experience? Purchase a Festival-To-Go bag, valued at $75+, to better enjoy your Virtual Festival (plus, we’d love to see you at the office)!
In 1963, Ed Dwight Jr. was poised to be NASA’s first African-American astronaut. Until suddenly he wasn’t. “Almost Famous” is a Breakwater Studios x New York Times Op-Docs series of films featuring people who nearly made history — and were happy anyway.
This film has additional support from Willis & Connelly, P.C. and is highlighted as part of our Black Lives Matter component.
- Year2019
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorBen Proudfoot
- ProducerGabriel Godoi
- Executive ProducerAbby Lynn Kang Davis
- Co-ProducerJeremy Lambert
- FilmmakerBen Proudfooot
- CastEdward Dwight Jr.
- CinematographerBrandon Somerhalder
- EditorNick Wright
- ComposerNicholas Jacobson-Larson
- Sound DesignSean Higgins
This film block is sponsored by Bob & Jen McIntosh.
Featuring "The Lost Astronaut," part of our Black Lives Matter component.
Want to enhance your viewing experience? Purchase a Festival-To-Go bag, valued at $75+, to better enjoy your Virtual Festival (plus, we’d love to see you at the office)!
In 1963, Ed Dwight Jr. was poised to be NASA’s first African-American astronaut. Until suddenly he wasn’t. “Almost Famous” is a Breakwater Studios x New York Times Op-Docs series of films featuring people who nearly made history — and were happy anyway.
This film has additional support from Willis & Connelly, P.C. and is highlighted as part of our Black Lives Matter component.
- Year2019
- Runtime13 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorBen Proudfoot
- ProducerGabriel Godoi
- Executive ProducerAbby Lynn Kang Davis
- Co-ProducerJeremy Lambert
- FilmmakerBen Proudfooot
- CastEdward Dwight Jr.
- CinematographerBrandon Somerhalder
- EditorNick Wright
- ComposerNicholas Jacobson-Larson
- Sound DesignSean Higgins