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New Orleans Film Society

The Voyagers

USA 16.30 min.

Director, Writer, Producer, Editor
Penny Lane
Cinematographer
Ashley Connor

Synopsis

“In 1977, NASA sent two Voyager spacecraft on an epic and risky journey into interstellar space. Each Voyager carries a golden record album, a massive compilation of images and sounds embodying the best of Planet Earth. According to Carl Sagan, “[t]he spacecraft will be encountered and the record played only if there are advanced civilizations in interstellar space. But the launching of this bottle into the cosmic
ocean says something very hopeful about life on this planet.” While working on the golden record, Sagan met and fell madly in love with his future wife. The record became their love letter to humankind and
to each other. This film is dedicated to the Voyagers and also to my fellow traveler.”