Eyes on the Stars
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Published on Jan 27, 2013
On January 28, 1986, NASA Challenger mission STS-51-L ended in tragedy when the shuttle exploded 73 seconds after takeoff. On board was physicist Ronald E. McNair, who was the second African American to enter space. But first, he was a kid with big dreams in Lake City, South Carolina.
Funding Provided by:
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
National Endowment for the Arts
In partnership with POV.
Directed by: The Rauch Brothers
Art Direction: Bill Wray
Producers: Lizzie Jacobs & Mike Rauch
Animation: Tim Rauch
Audio Produced by: Michael Garofalo
Music: Fredrik
Label: The Kora Records
Publisher: House of Hassle
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veggietalesfan65 3 months ago
It's so strange to grow up in a time where there wasn't racial separation but to see it in videos like these.
Rest in Peace Ron E McNair, from the little 9 year old boy checking out books in a white only library to the astronaut he strived to be most of his life.
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eaglesfannnn 3 months ago
oh my god that's so ad, but happy at the same time
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customerjon 6 days ago
Wonderfully put Mr. Forest.
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customerjon 6 days ago
YES! Kickin' ass at the age of nine. What a great man.
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JeremyForest 1 week ago
I love this video! This video just shows you the power of literacy and it can open opportunities for not only minorities, but for all colors to achieve greater things in life. Rest In Peace to Ron E. McNair - your legacy as an astronaut lives on. For a 9 year boy who wanted to check out books to have your name at the library...shows the true impact he left.
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Jarrod Baniqued 2 weeks ago
That's the point.
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likestohunt758 2 weeks ago
When are you coming out with more videos
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Marny Rose 3 weeks ago
I wish you guys came out with more videos...
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collinc95 3 weeks ago
It's a shame that such a talented, dedicated human being had to die.
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Cdelosful 4 weeks ago
I keep picturing myself in his shoes when it comes to similar events. He must've been a great guy to keep all that motivation and ambition. Rest in Peace Ron E McNair.
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edactori 1 month ago
idk why but this made me teary eyed. just the way he told the story, he only wanted to think of the good/funny. it must have been so hard to lose his brother let alone watching him die when that rocket blew up. sad that that he died making his dream come true.
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gupta5882 1 month ago
I wana watch this again -n- again -n- again!!!
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