Star Men

Four distinguished astronomers reunite to commemorate five decades of collaboration and camaraderie by embarking on a nostalgic road trip through the American Southwest. As they retrace the adventures of their youth, they reminisce about the profound impact they had on one another during one of the most thrilling eras in the history of astronomy. Roger, the craftsman of instruments; Donald, the theorist; Nick, the dreamer; and Wal, the observer, collectively symbolize the most fruitful epoch in astronomical research. They played pivotal roles in constructing the largest observatories on Earth and made groundbreaking discoveries about the universe’s evolution, reshaping humanity’s self-perception. Alison Rose’s film offers a humorous, insightful, and deeply personal exploration of friendship, as these men ponder how their significant contributions to understanding the cosmos have influenced their personal beliefs, notions of life’s purpose, and the boundaries of what can be known or remain a mystery.