The Faraway Nearby
Would you risk it all for a chance at being the first to make a discovery, even if it consumed your life? Physicists, artists, and other creatives explore the emotional side of discovery and question whether the risk is worth the journey.
Storyline
The Faraway Nearby follows the tragic life of pioneer physicist Joseph Weber, whose pursuit of gravitational waves takes him on a dizzying journey from the height of acclaim to the depths of despair and disdain when he breaks the cardinal rule of science and clings to his ideas though his results can't be duplicated. Physicists, artists, and other creatives explore the emotional side of discovery and question whether the risk is worth the journey.
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Cast & Crew
Mark Czoske
Joe Weber
Kip Thorne
Himself
Rana Adhikari
Himself
Rainer Weiss
Himself
Nergis Mavalvala
Herself
Alan Lightman
Himself
Lia Halloran
Herself
Silas Riener
Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
The Faraway Nearby was released on March 20, 2024.
The runtime of The Faraway Nearby is 1h 18m.
The Faraway Nearby is a Documentary movie.
The Faraway Nearby is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Faraway Nearby was directed by Paula M. Froehle.
The main cast of The Faraway Nearby includes Mark Czoske, Kip Thorne, Rana Adhikari.
The Faraway Nearby is originally in English.