11 Apr 1969
The Violent Universe
Thirty distinguished astronomers are visited at their observatories throughout the world in this comprehensive report of astronomical theories, research, and discoveries.
Shadow Chasers
This feature-length documentary is a portrait of eclipse chasers, people for whom solar eclipses - among nature's more spectacular phenomena – are a veritable obsession. The film follows 4 of them as they travel incredible distances to witness the last total eclipse of the millennium as it sweeps eastward across Europe to India. At various points along the way enthusiasts Alain Cirou in France, Paul Houde in Austria, Olivier Staiger in Germany and Debasis Sarkar in India offer their impressions of the historic event.
Top Billed Cast
Alain Cirou Himself
Olivier Staiger Himself
Debasis Sarkar Himself
Madeleine Arsenault Narrator
James Hyndman Narrator
Paul Houde Himself
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