PREVIEW: Good Night Oppy (U)

WHO’S IN IT?

(as themselves) Angela Bassett

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Ryan White (The Case Against 8), director, writer, producer; Helen Kearns (film debut), writer, editor; Brandon Carroll (Serena), Justin Falvey (Strokes of Genius), Darryl Frank (Don’t Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck), Matt Goldberg (film debut) and Jessica Hargrave (Ask Dr. Ruth), producers; Blake Neely (Greyhound), composer; David Paul Jacobson (Ask Dr. Ruth), cinematographer; Rejh Cabrera (The Longest War), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In 2004, NASA sends a veteran interplanetary vehicle called Opportunity – nicknamed Oppy – to Mars, where it is expected to last 90 days exploring the desolate planet. However, to the amazement of everyone, Oppy manages to survive for more than 15 years…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Even the most advanced of technological machinery can prove inspirational in this fascinating documentary about NASA’s little rover that could.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

WEDNESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

 

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