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Spaceborne is as simple as it is effective: film footage shot by NASA astronauts over the course of the space program (before 1977) is edited together, with only music and the odd telecom for accompaniment. After spending endless hours watching network coverage of space missions second- or third-hand, it is a revelation to see actual film-resolution footage. And after dozens if not hundreds of artificial space operas, it is an experience of quiet, irresistible beauty to see the real thing. I'm sure it pales against actually being there, but for someone who never will be there, it sure feels like it to me.
I saw Spaceborne as a short with Wicker Man, and it devastated the feature like The Clash opening for Blink 182. Tragically, I have never heard of it since. NASA produced a big IMAX film a few years ago, hotly anticipated by me, that came off as the PR piece it is. Spaceborne is the real thing, and I would give a minor appendage to have it on DVD.