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Roving Mars

Roving Mars shows the surface of that red planet as seen through the eyes of Spirit and Opportunity, two Mars Exploration Rovers. Filming began in January 2004, when the Rovers landed on Mars. As they explored the rugged terrain, they sent images back to Earth. This footage has been incorporated into the film to give viewers the feeling of actually walking on the planet. The film speculates about the answer to the ages-old question of whether there is, in fact, life on Mars. 

Genre
Documentary, Space

Awards
  • Best Science Film, National Academy of Sciences, 2008.
  • Best Film for Learning, Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA), 2006.
  • Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project, Visual Effects Society, 2007.
  • Grand Prize, La Geode Film Festival, 2007.

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Related Articles
  • "NH Filmmaker's Movie Is Out of This World," UnionLeader.com, January 5, 2009.
  • "With Roving Mars, Documentarian Shoots for the Stars," Boston.com, January 25, 2009.

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  • Released:
    January 2006
  • Status: In Distribution
  • 3D: No
  • Run Time: 40 minutes
  • Format: 15/70
  • Distributor:
    Buena Vista Pictures
  • Produced By:
    Kennedy-Marshall, White Mountain Films
  • Executive Producer: Scott Swofford
  • Producer: George Butler, Frank Marshall
  • Director: George Butler
  • Associate Producer: Tara Grace
  • Writer: Robert Andrus, George Butler
  • Cinematography: T. C. Christensen (DOP), Sandi Sissel, Matthew Williams
  • Sound Editor:
  • Visual Effects:
  • Music/Score: Phillip Glass
  • Editor: Nancy Baker
  • Narrator: George Butler
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