The University
“The Best Way to Teach the Future Is to Invent It”
Synopsis
On a NASA research base in Silicon Valley, there's an organization that's changing the world ... Singularity University (SU). Created by renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, with support from NASA, Google, and others, the university brings in some of the smartest students from around the world, and gives them a crash course in the most powerful exponential technologies on the planet. The students are then given a challenge: create companies that will impact a billion people within ten years. The film follows the students and their companies over five years, as they use the support of scientists, astronauts and billionaires in their attempt to make a dent in the universe.
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Stephen Hawking
Self - Interviewee
Buzz Aldrin
Self - Interviewee
Ray Kurzweil
Self - Interviewee
Michio Kaku
Self - Interviewee
Martin Rees
Self - Interviewee
will.i.am
Self - Interviewee
Shimon Peres
Self - Interviewee
Peter Diamandis
Self - Interviewee
Dean Kamen
Self - Interviewee
J. Craig Venter
Self - Interviewee
Release History & Theatrical Window
Washington West Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Rutherford
- Original Title
- The University
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Rutherford
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Rutherford
Director
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What is The University about?
On a NASA research base in Silicon Valley, there's an organization that's changing the world ... Singularity University (SU). Created by renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, with support from NASA, Google, and others, the university brings in some of the smartest students from around the world, and gives them a crash course in the most powerful exponential technologies on the planet. The students are then given a challenge: create companies that will impact a billion people within ten years. The film follows the students and their companies over five years, as they use the support of scientists, astronauts and billionaires in their attempt to make a dent in the universe.
Who directed The University?
The University was directed by Matt Rutherford.
Who stars in The University?
The principal cast of The University includes Stephen Hawking, Buzz Aldrin, Ray Kurzweil, Michio Kaku, Martin Rees.
When was The University released and how long is it?
The University was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.