Eight individuals spend two years living inside Biosphere 2, a self-engineered replica of Earth's ecosystem in the Arizona desert.
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Eight individuals spend two years living inside Biosphere 2, a self-engineered replica of Earth's ecosystem in the Arizona desert.
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Synopsis
Biosphere 2, a massive ecological structure in the Arizona desert, became home to eight individuals in 1991. Known as "biospherians," they lived inside the sealed environment for two years, aiming to test the viability of human life on other planets. As they faced challenges like oxygen depletion and crop failures, the group also dealt with accusations of cult-like behavior. Directed by Matt Wolf, "Spaceship Earth" uses archival footage and interviews to document this ambitious experiment and its aftermath.
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The GuardianThis absorbing documentary tracks how participants in the Biosphere 2 project lived, grew food and disagreed in giant biodomes.
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Why Watch
- See the unique Biosphere 2 experiment in action.
- Meet the eight biospherians living in a closed ecosystem.
- Find out about the controversies surrounding the project.
- Discover the impact of Steve Bannon on Biosphere 2.
Did You Know
- Biosphere 2 was constructed in the Arizona desert in 1991.
- The film premiered at Sundance on January 26, 2020.
- Rotten Tomatoes rated the film 88% based on 112 reviews.
- Metacritic assigned the film a score of 73 out of 100 based on 26 critics.
- Steve Bannon only appears in the final 15 minutes of the film.
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Who directed the documentary Spaceship Earth?
Spaceship Earth was directed by Matt Wolf.
What is Biosphere 2?
Biosphere 2 is a self-engineered replica of Earth's ecosystem where eight individuals spent two years quarantined.
When did Spaceship Earth premiere at the Sundance Film Festival?
Spaceship Earth premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2020.
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