Space Coast

1979 1h 30m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Focusing on three residents of Cape Canaveral, Florida this film puts forward the thesis that a decline in NASA's space program after the moon landings has left the local community impoverished.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michel Negroponte

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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47 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michel Negroponte, shot by Ross McElwee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0337229 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Michel Negroponte directs. Ross McElwee behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
247 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Michel Negroponte, shot by Ross McElwee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5IMDB entry: tt0337229 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.