The Science of Interstellar

Gail Willumsen
2015-03-31


6.7
51 min

Matthew McConaughey narrates a fascinating look at Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film, 'Interstellar', including scientific foundations, the work of consulting Scientist Kip Thorne, basic film themes, the science behind the search for planets capable of hosting life, space-time and the theory of relativity, the science of wormholes and black holes, crafting the film's visuals based on real scientific observation, the birth of the universe, the Dust Bowl and the evolution of dust as a toxin, the likelihood of future dust storms, the prospects of escaping a dying or doomed planet and the possibilities of colonizing Mars.

Cast

Name Character Team
Matthew McConaughey Narrator (voice) Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Kip Thorne Self Unowned
Christopher Nolan Self Unowned
Jonathan Nolan Self Unowned
Emma Thomas Self Unowned
Natalie Batalha Self Unowned
Sean Carroll Self Unowned
Albert Einstein Self (archive footage) Unowned
Paul J. Franklin Self Unowned
Andrea Ghez Self Unowned
Marsha Ivins Self Unowned
Elon Musk Self Unowned