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The Space Race
The Space Race

The Space Race

The untold story of the first black astronauts.

Genres

Documentary

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Uncover the little-known stories of the first Black pilots, engineers and scientists seeking to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars, including Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight and Charles Bolden among many others.

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Budget

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Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

12 June 2023

Country

United States of America

Cast

Guion Bluford

Guion Bluford

Self

Ed Dwight Jr.

Ed Dwight Jr.

Self

Charles Bolden

Charles Bolden

Self

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