A big-screen IMAX documentary about the James Webb Space Telescope “just opened in 300 theaters across North America,” writes an anonymous Slashdot reader, noting that it's only available for one week. “And it received rave reviews from Forbes magazine.”
Imagine venturing into the beginnings of time and space and exploring vast and beautiful cosmic landscapes hitherto invisible to the human eye.
That's the promise of Deep Sky, an extraordinary IMAX presentation that brings you closer than ever to the awe-inspiring mysteries of the universe. Directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn and narrated by acclaimed actress Michelle Williams, Deep Sky draws on groundbreaking images captured by NASA's Webb Telescope. It's a monumental journey through space. More than just a documentary about space telescopes. This is an immersive experience that takes audiences into a cosmic world like never before. Through the power of IMAX, viewers will be transported beyond his 13 billion year history to the edges of the observable universe. Here, witness in stunning clarity the birth of stars, the formation of galaxies, and the eerie beauty of exoplanets orbiting outside the sun. These images transmitted to Earth by JWST reveal the vast beauty of the universe on a scale that can only be conveyed on his giant IMAX screen…
What makes Deep Sky particularly fascinating is its ability to capture the incomprehensible beauty and scale of the universe. Known for its breathtaking visuals and sound, IMAX® experiences serve as the perfect medium to convey the grandeur of the universe.
Reviews say the film addresses some of humanity's oldest questions: “Where did we come from? How did the universe begin? Are we alone in the vastness of the universe?” It celebrates the work of thousands of people who have worked over decades to answer these questions.”
The reviewer also spoke with JWST telescope scientist Matt Mountain, who praised the film in a separate article for “capturing the grandeur of space exploration onto an IMAX canvas.”
“Deep Sky” takes viewers on a journey through the telescope’s construction, deployment, and early stages of operation. This documentary highlights the international collaboration and engineering marvel behind JWST, and features insights from the leading scientists and engineers who brought the telescope to life. The film aims to reignite a sense of wonder about the universe and our place in it, and to highlight the human desire to explore and understand the universe.