Ancient Beacons Long for Notice

In 1977, NASA launched two interstellar probes containing “Golden Records” that represented Earth’s life and cultures, intentionally edited to put humanity’s “best face forward.” Robleto’s film revisits the daunting task of representing all of humanity through a single object. What is our moral obligation to a full accounting of our actions—in perpetuity, off-planet, and to beings we have yet to confirm exist?

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Movie
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1
Episode Duration
70 mins
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Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
70 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
May 12, 2024
Season
2024
Average Score
85%
Mean Score
85%
Ratings
2
Popularity
2
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0
Reviews
0
Country
United States

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In 1977, NASA launched two interstellar probes containing “Golden Records” that represented Earth’s life and cultures, intentionally edited to put humanity’s “best face forward.” Robleto’s film revisits the daunting task of representing all of humanity through a single object. What is our moral obligation to a full accounting of our actions—in perpetuity, off-planet, and to beings we have yet to confirm exist?

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