
The Science of Interstellar
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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Matthew McConaughey
Narrator (voice)

Kip Thorne
Self

Christopher Nolan
Self

Jonathan Nolan
Self

Emma Thomas
Self

Natalie Batalha
Self

Sean Carroll
Self

Albert Einstein
Self (archive footage)

Paul Franklin
Self

Andrea Ghez
Self

Marsha Ivins
Self

Elon Musk
Self
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