New Trailer for Psychological Doc Film 'Space: The Longest Goodbye'

"The deprivation of the social contact is a big one... We need some new ideas." Madman Films in Australia has revealed an official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled Space: The Longest Goodbye, a fascinating look at the psychology of space travel. The film played at both Sundance and CPH:DOX this year already. Here's the intro: "Scientists predict that we will be able to send humans to Mars in the next decade. But before NASA can send astronauts to the Red Planet, they must first find out how the space travellers will react to the loneliness and isolation of a spaceship. A senior NASA psychologist examines the effects of prolonged separation. We follow his work preparing the astronauts for their long mission as he equips them with tools for the emotional challenges ahead. The Longest Goodbye is a heart-warming tale of the paradox between our need for intimacy and our urge to explore the most distant and unknown." I've seen this and it's really good! A bit frightening (being alone can be scary, so can long space missions) yet also captivating. // Continue Reading ›

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