The Science of Interstellar
The Science of Interstellar

The Science of Interstellar

November 13, 201451 min6.8EN
Documentary

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.

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Cast

Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaugheyNarrator (voice)
Kip Thorne
Kip ThorneSelf
Christopher Nolan
Christopher NolanSelf
Jonathan Nolan
Jonathan NolanSelf
Emma Thomas
Emma ThomasSelf
Natalie Batalha
Natalie BatalhaSelf
Sean Carroll
Sean CarrollSelf
Albert Einstein
Albert EinsteinSelf (archive footage)
Paul J. Franklin
Paul J. FranklinSelf
Andrea Ghez
Andrea GhezSelf