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The Real Right Stuff

2020 Documentary List
Tomatometer 4 Reviews 62% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
"The Real Right Stuff" tells the remarkable true story of the nation's first astronauts, the original Mercury 7, and pulls from hundreds of hours of archival film and radio broadcasts, interviews, home movies and other rare and never-before-seen material to catapult viewers back to the late 1950s. The two-hour documentary, from National Geographic, complements the Disney+ original scripted series "The Right Stuff" which will premiere its season finale on the same day.

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Amy Nicholson New York Times A bland chronology of successful launches and minor mishaps. The only dissonant note is the synthetic, heavy-panting score, which seems anxious that an alien might - just might! - decide to cling to the heat shield. Rated: C Dec 3, 2020 Full Review John Serba Decider It's for diehard history buffs only, or maybe insomniacs. Nov 23, 2020 Full Review Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut The story of the first Americans in space is an endlessly fascinating one, as is any true story involving space exploration in general, but The Real Right Stuff is rote as a documentary. Rated: 3/5 Nov 20, 2020 Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate Covering already well documented and adapted ground in an entertaining and innovative way, The Real Right Stuff is a familiar history lesson told in captivating fashion. Rated: 6/10 Nov 18, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis "The Real Right Stuff" tells the remarkable true story of the nation's first astronauts, the original Mercury 7, and pulls from hundreds of hours of archival film and radio broadcasts, interviews, home movies and other rare and never-before-seen material to catapult viewers back to the late 1950s. The two-hour documentary, from National Geographic, complements the Disney+ original scripted series "The Right Stuff" which will premiere its season finale on the same day.
Director
Tom Jennings
Producer
Tom Jennings
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 20, 2020