Mission to Mir (1997)

Mission to Mir (1997) poster

This film shows how far we have come since the cold-war days of the 50s and 60s. Back then the Russians were our "enemies". And to them the Americans were their "enemies" who couldn't be trusted. Somewhere in all this a young girl in Oklahoma named Shannon set her sights on becoming one of those space explorers, even though she was told "girls can't do that." But she did.

Director: Ivan Galin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Maribeth Solomon, Micky Erbe
Cinematography: James Neihouse, David Douglas
Editing: Toni Myers, Jane Morrison
Production: IMAX
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys

Keywords

nasa, cold war, space travel, astronaut, space station, short film

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mission to Mir about?
This film shows how far we have come since the cold-war days of the 50s and 60s. Back then the Russians were our "enemies". And to them the Americans were their "enemies" who couldn't be trusted. Somewhere in all this a young girl in Oklahoma named Shannon set her sights on becoming one of those space explorers, even though she was told "girls can't do that." But she did.
Who directed Mission to Mir?
Mission to Mir was directed by Ivan Galin.
Who stars in Mission to Mir?
Mission to Mir stars August Schellenberg.
How long is Mission to Mir?
Mission to Mir has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is Mission to Mir?
Mission to Mir is a Documentary film.
Where was Mission to Mir produced?
Mission to Mir was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Mission to Mir?
The themes of Mission to Mir include: Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys.