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202478 minPGdocumentary

Space Down

202478 minPGdocumentary

A team of astronauts is launched into space as the world pauses during the pandemic, while people share their COVID-19 experiences and mental health impacts.

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A team of astronauts is launched into space as the world pauses during the pandemic, while people share their COVID-19 experiences and mental health impacts.

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Dominic Gagnon

Dominic Gagnondirector

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A team of astronauts launches into space during the COVID-19 pandemic. As they orbit Earth, people on the ground share their experiences of lockdown and isolation. The documentary captures personal stories about the effects of the pandemic on mental health. It contrasts the silence of space with the chaos of life on Earth. The film runs for 78 minutes and was released in 2024.

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