Carl Sagan
Biography: Carl Edward Sagan (November 9, 1934 – December 20, 1996) was an American astronomer, cosmologist, astrophysicist, astrobiologist, author, science popularizer, and science communicator in astronomy and other natural sciences. He is best known for his work as a science popularizer and communicator. His best known scientific contribution is research on extraterrestrial life, including experimental demonstration of the production of amino acids from basic chemicals by radiation. Sagan assembled the first physical messages sent into space: the Pioneer plaque and the Voyager Golden Record, universal messages that could potentially be understood by any extraterrestrial intelligence that might find them. Sagan argued the now accepted hypothesis that the high surface temperatures of Venus can be attributed to and calculated using the greenhouse effect. Sagan published more than 600 scientific papers and articles and was author, co-author or editor of more than 20 books. He wrote many popular science books, such as The Dragons of Eden, Broca's Brain and Pale Blue Dot, and narrated and co-wrote the award-winning 1980 television series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. The most widely watched series in the history of American public television, Cosmos has been seen by at least 500 million people across 60 different countries. The book Cosmos was published to accompany the series. He also wrote the science fiction novel Contact, the basis for a 1997 film of the same name. Description above from the Wikipedia article Carl Sagan licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: November 09, 1924
Deathday: December 20, 1996
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The Universe
2023-01-14
The Universe
Overview: In a last-ditch effort to save earth, a man sacrifices himself and is forced to relive a series of suppressed memories that become smeared by the detonation of a stellar bomb. This paranormal explosion of thoughts begin to blur the lines between reality and fiction; the only way out is forward.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-14
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God, the Universe and Everything Else
1988-01-01
God, the Universe and Everything Else
Overview: In a studio setting, Stephen Hawking, Arthur C. Clarke and Carl Sagan (who joins them via satellite) discuss the Big Bang theory, God, our existence as well as the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Carl Sagan: A Cosmic Celebrity
1997-07-11
Carl Sagan: A Cosmic Celebrity
Overview: Carl Sagan did more to popularize science than any man on the planet, sharing his wonder and fascination with the mysteries of the universe with millions. He was the rarest of all creatures: the celebrity scientist. While some accused him of being a grandstander, none can deny that his approach to science helped introduce millions of people to the great wonders of the universe that fascinated him all his life. Carl Sagan played many roles: professor, working scientist, bestselling author and TV personality. In his classic television series, he brought science to the masses in an accessible, entertaining format. But he also performed groundbreaking research in astronomy, and was willing to risk his reputation to investigate the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Explore the remarkable life of this visionary scientist from his childhood to his death from bone marrow disease at 62.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-07-11
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A Dialogue: A Conversation with Carl Sagan and Ted Turner
1989-11-01
A Dialogue: A Conversation with Carl Sagan and Ted Turner
Overview: Updates a number of themes from the Cosmos television series. Turner and Sagan discuss issues that are vital to our survival: pollution, the greenhouse effect, and nuclear weapons. Dr. Sagan explains the benefits of our space program and the possibility of time travel.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-01
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The Reality of Me
2012-11-01
The Reality of Me
Overview: TROM (The Reality of Me) is an unique free online documentary, since no one has thought of such a documentary from our knowledge. We want to show, as well as we can, the whole picture, an insight into our world, a perspective from which you must extract meanings in order to understand, and curiosity to progress, because there is a lot of such information we call “scientific”. Moreover, we present alternative and existing solutions to radically improve every one's life. If you've never questioned your lifestyle and are well adjusted to our current society, you will, more than likely, get a shock, but if you watch the whole documentary you'll understand why. All chapters and sub-chapters are connected and in order to understand you have to watch the whole documentary, in order.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-01
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Together to Mars?
1987-10-07
Together to Mars?
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Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-07
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The Case of the Ancient Astronauts
1977-11-25
The Case of the Ancient Astronauts
Overview: Horizon investigates whether first contact with aliens has already occurred. The publication of 'Chariots of the Gods?' by Erich von Daniken is central to this documentary and some of von Daniken's claims of evidence of extra-terrestrial visitations.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-11-25
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Target... Earth?
1980-07-28
Target... Earth?
Overview: Really strange documentary of Wheeler Dixon production quality on the Tunguska Event and the possibility of it happening again causing an apocalypse (basically a meteor scare film) sprinkled with UFO conspiracy kooks, and other 'professionals', riddled with stock footage of all kinds, freaky moog music and sound fx, a Dr. Who rip-off end theme, Victor Buono as Homer the Archivist, a philosophical history recorder in a space ship with a HAL 9000 type talking computer named Ino, there's also another space ship with Egyptian looking aliens girls with pasties and see-thru blouses.
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-07-28
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Wanderers
2014-10-11
Wanderers
Overview: Wanderers is a vision of humanity's expansion into the Solar System, based on scientific ideas and concepts of what our future in space might look like, if it ever happens. The locations depicted in the film are digital recreations of actual places in the Solar System, built from real photos and map data where available. Without any apparent story, other than what you may fill in by yourself, the idea with the film is primarily to show a glimpse of the fantastic and beautiful nature that surrounds us on our neighboring worlds - and above all, how it might appear to us if we were there.
Genres: Science Fiction Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-10-11
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Who's Out There?
1975-01-01
Who's Out There?
Overview: Orson Welles — with contributions from scientists George Wald, Carl Sagan, and others — examines the possibility and implications of extraterrestrial life. In examining our perceptions of alien 'martians' from his "War of the Worlds" broadcast, to then-modern explorations of Mars, this film from NASA provides a unique glimpse at life on earth, and elsewhere in the universe.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Pale Blue Dot
Pale Blue Dot
Overview: This excerpt from A Pale Blue Dot was inspired by an image taken, at Carl Sagan's suggestion, by Voyager 1 on February 14, 1990.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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The Farthest
2018-03-15
The Farthest
Overview: The captivating tales of the people and events behind one of humanity's greatest achievements in exploration: NASA's Voyager mission.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-03-15
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On the 8th Day
1984-09-24
On the 8th Day
Overview: A documentary exploring the possible ecological and atmospheric consequences of nuclear war, particularly as they would be expressed in a "nuclear winter."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-09-24
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In Search of Ancient Astronauts
1973-01-05
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
Overview: An edited version of the 1970 German documentary "Erinnerungen an die Zukunft" (Chariots of the Gods), this examines the theory that aliens have landed on Earth in ancient times and were responsible for many of mankind's oldest mysteries.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-05
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The Violent Universe
1969-04-11
The Violent Universe
Overview: Thirty distinguished astronomers are visited at their observatories throughout the world in this comprehensive report of astronomical theories, research, and discoveries.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-04-11
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The Earth Day Special
1990-04-22
The Earth Day Special
Overview: The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-04-22
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Piece by Piece
2024-10-10
Piece by Piece
Overview: A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds.
Genres: Animation Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-10
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Aliens Uncovered: Close Encounters
2024-05-21
Aliens Uncovered: Close Encounters
Overview: During the 70s, top scientists and astronomers sent coded messages into space with the hopes of getting a response from an extraterrestrial civilization; what they didn't anticipate was a speedy reply and an uptick in sightings around the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-21
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We Are Here: The Pale Blue Dot
1996-05-11
We Are Here: The Pale Blue Dot
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-11
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