Black Suns: An Astrophysics Adventure
Synopsis
BLACK SUNS: AN ASTROPHYSICS ADVENTURE is a documentary about chasing eclipses and science dreams. It chronicles the lives of two globetrotting African American astrophysicists, Dr. Alphonse Sterling and Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, as they follow the two solar eclipses that occurred in 2012. Dr. Alphonse Sterling of NASA, stationed in Japan, had early success in the US, but left his home country to further cultivate his wide-ranging interests. Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi of the Florida Institute of Technology, is a scientist who beat the odds of poverty, and a poor early education, to get where he is today. The film is hosted by award-winning cultural astronomer Dr. Jarita Holbrook.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kelvin Z. Phillips
- Screenplay & Story
- Jarita Holbrook, Kelvin Z. Phillips
- Original Title
- Black Suns: An Astrophysics Adventure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
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Kelvin Z. Phillips
Jarita Holbrook, Kelvin Z. Phillips
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Kelvin Z. Phillips
Director
Jarita Holbrook
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Kelvin Z. Phillips
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What is Black Suns: An Astrophysics Adventure about?
BLACK SUNS: AN ASTROPHYSICS ADVENTURE is a documentary about chasing eclipses and science dreams. It chronicles the lives of two globetrotting African American astrophysicists, Dr. Alphonse Sterling and Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, as they follow the two solar eclipses that occurred in 2012. Dr. Alphonse Sterling of NASA, stationed in Japan, had early success in the US, but left his home country to further cultivate his wide-ranging interests. Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi of the Florida Institute of Technology, is a scientist who beat the odds of poverty, and a poor early education, to get where he is today. The film is hosted by award-winning cultural astronomer Dr. Jarita Holbrook.
Who directed Black Suns: An Astrophysics Adventure?
Black Suns: An Astrophysics Adventure was directed by Kelvin Z. Phillips.
Who stars in Black Suns: An Astrophysics Adventure?
The principal cast of Black Suns: An Astrophysics Adventure includes Dr. Alphonse Sterling, Hakeem Muata Oluseyi.
When was Black Suns: An Astrophysics Adventure released and how long is it?
Black Suns: An Astrophysics Adventure was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 47m.