Asteroid Hunters

"Narrated by Daisy Ridley."

2020 0h 41m EN

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8.2

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★8.2TMDB · 6

Documentary

Synopsis

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Venture into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world. Written and produced by Phil Groves, produced by Jini Durr and directed by W.D. Hogan, Asteroid Hunters introduces asteroid scientists – the best line of defense between Earth and an asteroid’s destructive path – and reveals the cutting-edge tools and techniques they use to detect and track asteroids, and the technology that may one day protect our planet. The effects of an asteroid impact could be catastrophic and while the current probability of an event in our lifetime is low, the potential consequences make the study of asteroids an incredibly important area of scientific research. Witness the latest in planetary defense and how science, ingenuity and determination combine to explore the world’s most preventable natural disaster.

“Narrated by Daisy Ridley.”

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Cast

Daisy Ridley
Narrator (voice)
Len J. Phillips
Daniel Yip
Wayne DeAtley
Dong Chengpeng
中文旁白
Michael Aucoin
Public Affairs Officer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: W.D. Hogan
Writers: Phil Groves
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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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 W.D. Hogan, shot by Sean MacLeod Phillips. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Debney. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jonathan P. Shaw shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Daisy Ridley and Len J. Phillips and Daniel Yip carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Narrated by Daisy Ridley.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

W.D. Hogan directs. Sean MacLeod Phillips behind the camera. John Debney scores. Jonathan P. Shaw cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 41-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 6 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by W.D. Hogan, shot by Sean MacLeod Phillips. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by John Debney. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jonathan P. Shaw shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Daisy Ridley and Len J. Phillips and Daniel Yip carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Narrated by Daisy Ridley.".
9IMDB entry: tt5987420 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.