The Space Race
“The untold story of the first black astronauts.”
Synopsis
Uncover the little-known stories of the first Black pilots, engineers and scientists seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden among many others.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Cortés, Diego Hurtado de Mendoza
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Monroe
- Original Title
- The Space Race
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- The Kennedy/Marshall Company, National Geographic Documentary Films, Diamond Docs, Cortés Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa Cortés, Diego Hurtado de Mendoza
Mark Monroe
Diego Hurtado de Mendoza
Robert A. Martinez
Frank Marshall, Keero Singh Birla, Aly Parker, Leland Melvin, Mark Monroe
Department Leadership Roster
Robert A. Martinez
Editor
Keero Singh Birla
Producer
Mark Monroe
Writer
Aly Parker
Producer
Lisa Cortés
Director
Mark Monroe
Producer
Lisa Cortés
Producer
Diego Hurtado de Mendoza
Director
Alexandra Bowen
Producer
Diego Hurtado de Mendoza
Producer
Diego Hurtado de Mendoza
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Space Race
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Space Race about?
Uncover the little-known stories of the first Black pilots, engineers and scientists seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden among many others.
Who directed The Space Race?
The Space Race was directed by Lisa Cortés, Diego Hurtado de Mendoza.
Who stars in The Space Race?
The principal cast of The Space Race includes Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight Jr., Charles Bolden.
When was The Space Race released and how long is it?
The Space Race was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Space Race?
The Space Race holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).