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The Purple Plain

Synopsis

Inspired by true events, the story of the first American women who tested for space travel. Their psychological and physical endurance broke records. They were pioneers and adventurers who battled the inequalities of their time, whose exploits remained a state secret for some time.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2016 - Journey Strand - World premiere

Details

Year
2016
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
13 mins
Format
16mm; Alexa, Red Epic
Director
Kim Albright
Producer
Chi Thai, Catherine Vetere
Executive Producer
Cynthia De Souza
Editor
Tommaso Gallone
Screenwriter
Avril E. Russell
Director of Photography
Mark Nutkins
Production Designer
Tony Noble
Sound
Ben Baird
Composer
Hollie Buhagiar
Principal cast
Kate Braithwaite, Helen Ryan, Lauren Hobbs, Amy Reitsma, Alexander Stewart, Tim Delap, John-Christian Bateman, Jed Aukin

Genre

Climate / Environment Woman Director Drama Science

Categories

Fiction Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by Film London, London Calling scheme

4D Pictures Limited

Catherine Vetere

Chi Thai

Sales Company

c/o 4D Pictures Limited

Catherine Vetere

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