Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier
Synopsis
America's experiences during the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race are well documented. However, few know about the moment these two worlds collided, when the White House and NASA scrambled to put the first black astronaut into orbit. This is the untold story of the decades-long battle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to be the first superpower to bring diversity to the skies, told by the black astronauts and their families, who were part of this little known chapter of the Cold War.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurens Grant
- Original Title
- Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Brook Lapping Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurens Grant
Elia Lyssy
Charles Poe, Roy Ackerman, David Royle
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Laurens Grant
Director
Elia Lyssy
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What is Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier about?
America's experiences during the Civil Rights Movement and the Space Race are well documented. However, few know about the moment these two worlds collided, when the White House and NASA scrambled to put the first black astronaut into orbit. This is the untold story of the decades-long battle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to be the first superpower to bring diversity to the skies, told by the black astronauts and their families, who were part of this little known chapter of the Cold War.
Who directed Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier?
Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier was directed by Laurens Grant.
Who stars in Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier?
The principal cast of Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier includes David Harewood, Guion Bluford, Frederick Gregory, Ed Dwight Jr..
When was Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier released and how long is it?
Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 51m.