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13/03/2020 Documentary 1h 55m
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Overview

In 1991 a group of countercultural visionaries built an enormous replica of earth’s ecosystem called Biosphere 2. When eight “biospherians” lived sealed inside, they faced ecological calamities and cult accusations. Their epic adventure is a cautionary tale but also a testament to the power of small groups reimagining the world.

  1. Matt Wolf

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. John Allen

    Himself

  2. Tony Burgess

    Himself

  3. Kathelin Gray

    Herself

  4. Linda Leigh

    Herself

  5. Mark Nelson

    Himself

  6. Roy Walford

    Himself

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Reviews

A review by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots
Written by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots on 2020-08-31
“Spaceship Earth” is a documentary that fails on the most basic level: it tells the story that nobody wants to hear. The film, blessed with the compelling story of the spectacular failure that was Arizona’s Biosphere 2 project, squanders its opportunity to show us what we really want to see. Instead, director Matt Wolf focuses on the 1960s counterculture that inspired the team of unappealing “Biospherians.” It’s a behind-the-scenes exploration, alright: the film just doesn’t open the door that you really want to look in.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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