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The teacher who never came home—and the explosion America couldn't look away from.
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Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars (2006)

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Overview

Documentary

The amazing story of NASA's Teacher in Space, Christa McAuliffe - and the impact her death had on her family and the nation - watching in horror as space shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28th 1986. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, music by Carly Simon.

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Standout Aspects

Score

Carly Simon's music guts you unexpectedly.

Production

Archive footage assembled with devastating restraint.

Best for:Solo: You need space to ugly cry about 1986.·Rewatch: Return when you're ready to feel it again.·Streaming: Pause frequently. Seriously.
Heads up:Emotional: Family grief is raw and unflinching.·Triggers: Actual Challenger explosion footage shown.
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Director

Mary Jo Godges

ReleasedJan 1, 2006
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StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy

Top Cast

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

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Trivia

Susan Sarandon narrated for free after being moved by Christa's story.

Cultural

The 'Teacher in Space' program was quietly buried after Challenger; Barbara Morgan finally flew in 2007.

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