Release Date
1961-08-01
Status
Released
Original Title
Of Stars and Men
Runtime
53 min
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Storyboard Studios, Hubley Studios
Overview
Of Stars and Men is a 1964 animated film from the Hubley family of animators, based on the 1959 book of the same name by astronomer Harlow Shapley, who also narrates. Made in the style of a documentary, it tells of humankind's quest (in the form of a child) to find its place in the universe, through themes such as outer space, physical matter, the meaning of life and the periodic table. There are no character voices; instead, they "talk" through their actions. It has been cited as an example of an "animated documentary".
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