The Most Unknown
- Documentary
An epic documentary film that sends nine scientists to extraordinary parts of the world to uncover unexpected answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions. How did life begin? What is time? What is consciousness? How much do we really know? By introducing researchers from diverse backgrounds for the first time, then dropping them into new, immersive field work they previously hadn’t tackled, the film pushes the boundaries of how science storytelling is approached. What emerges is a deeply human trip to the foundations of discovery and a powerful reminder that the unanswered questions are the most crucial ones to pose. Directed by Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ian Cheney and advised by world-renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog, The Most Unknown is an ambitious look at a side of science never before shown on screen.
The Most Unknown is an Emmy-nominated documentary that follows nine scientists to remote locations worldwide as they tackle humanity's biggest unanswered questions: How did life begin? What is time? What is consciousness? Directed by Ian Cheney and advised by Werner Herzog, this 2018 film reimagines science storytelling through immersive fieldwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
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Follow an actor to track their next projects- Jennifer L. MacaladySelf - Microbiologist, Penn State University
- Davide D'AngeloSelf - Physicist, Università degli Studi di Milano
- Axel CleeremansSelf - Cognitive Psychologist, Université libre de Bruxelles
- Luke McKaySelf - Astrobiologist, Montana State University
- Rachel L. SmithSelf - Astrophysicist, North California Museum of Natural Sciences
Erik CordesSelf - Ecologist & Chief Expedition Scientist, Temple University- Victoria OrphanSelf - Geobiologist, California Institute of Technology
- Jun YeSelf - Physicist, University of Colorado-Boulder & National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Anil SethSelf - Neuroscientist, University of Sussex
- Laurie SantosSelf - Cognitive Psychologist, Yale University
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When was The Most Unknown released?
The Most Unknown premiered on March 16, 2018.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ian Cheney, with creative advice from renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog.
What is the documentary about?
The film sends nine scientists from diverse backgrounds to extraordinary locations around the world to conduct fieldwork and explore fundamental questions about life, time, consciousness, and the limits of human knowledge.
Where can I watch it?
The Most Unknown is available on various streaming platforms; check your preferred service or rental provider for current availability.
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