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To attend the AAUW OR January 27th, 7 pm Zoom presentation with Dr. Charity Woodrum, click here to register.
After losing her son Woody, Charity Woodrum dreamed of honoring him by offering financial support and mentorship to students in his name. That dream has come true.
The Woody’s Stars Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation supports college students as they follow their own dreams of succeeding in STEM. Please click on the Woody's Stars logo for more information and to make a donation. Thank you.
Award-winning documentary about a young woman from rural Oregon who overcomes poverty and tragedy while chasing her dream of becoming a NASA astrophysicist. After losing her husband and young son, Charity Woodrum finds solace in far-off galaxies with help from childhood friends and perfect strangers. Her deeply personal story highlights resilience, grief, mentorship, and the power of human connection.
- Year2023
- Runtime78 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereJanuary 2023
- GenreDocumentary
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Content WarningFilm deals with the death of a spouse and child. Recommend age 15 and older
- SponsorHeising-Simons Foundation, Roundhouse Foundation, Starview Foundation, Research Corp for Science Advancement
- AwardsBest Documentary Feature, Audience Choice Award, Most Inspiring Feature, Outstanding Excellence
- Social Media
- DirectorSandy Cummings
- ProducerSandy Cummings
- Executive ProducerKathy Deggendorfer, Erin Borla
- FilmmakerSandy Cummings
- CastCharity Woodrum
- CinematographerTom Tanquary
- EditorDiana Jenkins
- ComposerAlexandra Harwood
- MusicAlexandra Harwood, Lily Meola
To attend the AAUW OR January 27th, 7 pm Zoom presentation with Dr. Charity Woodrum, click here to register.
After losing her son Woody, Charity Woodrum dreamed of honoring him by offering financial support and mentorship to students in his name. That dream has come true.
The Woody’s Stars Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation supports college students as they follow their own dreams of succeeding in STEM. Please click on the Woody's Stars logo for more information and to make a donation. Thank you.
Award-winning documentary about a young woman from rural Oregon who overcomes poverty and tragedy while chasing her dream of becoming a NASA astrophysicist. After losing her husband and young son, Charity Woodrum finds solace in far-off galaxies with help from childhood friends and perfect strangers. Her deeply personal story highlights resilience, grief, mentorship, and the power of human connection.
- Year2023
- Runtime78 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereJanuary 2023
- GenreDocumentary
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Content WarningFilm deals with the death of a spouse and child. Recommend age 15 and older
- SponsorHeising-Simons Foundation, Roundhouse Foundation, Starview Foundation, Research Corp for Science Advancement
- AwardsBest Documentary Feature, Audience Choice Award, Most Inspiring Feature, Outstanding Excellence
- Social Media
- DirectorSandy Cummings
- ProducerSandy Cummings
- Executive ProducerKathy Deggendorfer, Erin Borla
- FilmmakerSandy Cummings
- CastCharity Woodrum
- CinematographerTom Tanquary
- EditorDiana Jenkins
- ComposerAlexandra Harwood
- MusicAlexandra Harwood, Lily Meola