The Faraway Nearby

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The Faraway Nearby (2024)

Directed by Paula M. Froehle

“Would you risk it all for a chance at being the first to make a discovery, even if it consumed your life? Physicists, artists, and other creatives explore the emotional side of discovery and question whether the risk is worth the journey.”

Documentary · 1h 18m

The Faraway Nearby follows the tragic life of pioneer physicist Joseph Weber, whose pursuit of gravitational waves takes him on a dizzying journey from the height of acclaim to the depths of despair and disdain when he breaks the cardinal rule of science and clings to his ideas though his results can't be duplicated. Physicists, artists, and other creatives explore the emotional side of discovery and question whether the risk is worth the journey.

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Cast

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Mark Czoske Joe Weber Kip Thorne Himself
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Rana Adhikari Himself Rainer Weiss Himself
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Nergis Mavalvala Herself
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Alan Lightman Himself
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Lia Halloran Herself
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Silas Riener Himself

Crew

Director
Paula M. Froehle
Writer
Paula M. Froehle, Alan Lightman
Editor
Samuel J. Rong
Producer
Hussain Currimbhoy, Steven H. Cohen

Details

Release date
2024-03-20
Runtime
1h 18m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Opal Pictures
Budget
$850,000