Parents' Guide to Deep Sky

Movie NR 2023 40 minutes
Deep Sky Movie Poster: Image of the Pillars of Creation captured by the James Webb Space Telescope

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Christie Cronan By Christie Cronan , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 5+

Stunning IMAX doc on James Webb Space Telescope discoveries.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 5+?

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  • Deep Sky Trailer
  • Deep Sky Movie: Image of the Cosmic Cliffs captured by the James Webb Space Telescope
  • Deep Sky Movie: Image of the Pillars of Creation captured by the James Webb Space Telescope
  • Deep Sky Movie: Image of the Phantom Galaxy captured by the James Webb Space Telescope

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What's the Story?

Michelle Williams narrates DEEP SKY, an inspiring IMAX documentary that presents never-before-seen deep-space images captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Through stunning visuals and fascinating behind-the-scenes footage, the movie offers viewers a glimpse into NASA's 20-year -plus high-stakes mission to launch the telescope and use it to try to answer age-old burning questions about space, time, and our existence.

Is It Any Good?

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This is a film for space lovers that's a visual treat for art enthusiasts and made for the dreamer in all of us. An inspiring space documentary of galactic proportions, Deep Sky feeds our human curiosity in its short 40 minutes. Art and science collide in the film's stunning visuals, stirring viewers' imaginations and sparking their curiosity. That said, it will have the most appeal for viewers who are already enthralled by NASA and space; for others, the dialogue may be on the science-heavy side.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the impact of the James Webb Space Telescope, as featured in Deep Sky. What do you think we could learn from the JWST and its images of deep space? What can viewers learn from watching space documentaries?

  • Why did this project take more than 20 years to complete? Were teamwork and communication important to the success of the telescope launch? Why, or why not?

  • Do the 3D visual effects enhance or detract from watching Deep Sky?

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Deep Sky Movie Poster: Image of the Pillars of Creation captured by the James Webb Space Telescope

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