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this world, brimming with life among an
unknown and harsh cosmic arena, is.
“There have been shows that have
been about animals, diferent cultures
and about science,” he begins. “What
was exciting about this was taking all
of it – astronomy, anthropology, biology,
chemistry and physics – and blending
them together to talk about this home
we’re all living on. In One Strange Rock,
we see our home from the outside.”
It will change your outlook
“The show is trying to completely break
what you take for granted,” Aronofsky
ofers. “We are trying to change people’s
perspectives and give them another one.
Science lets you do that, testimony from
astronauts lets you do that and the way
the show is constructed lets you do that.
Once you break in a new perspective,
what’s left is a gratitude for our planet.”
ll systems are go for film
director Darren Aronofsky.
The Oscar-nominee who
brought us critically-acclaimed
movies Mother! and Black Swan makes
his television debut with absorbing new
series One Strange Rock. Hosted by actor
Will Smith – with the help of an elite group
of astronauts – this 10-part event explains
the story of Earth using unique viewpoints.
Framed through the lens of outer space,
it’s both fascinating and educational.
“I am a collaborator on this project. It isn’t
just my vision,” explains Aronofsky. “We talk
to the brave astronauts who have witnessed
this planet from a very diferent perspective.
They convey this majesty and awe that they
experienced – some call it spiritual.”
The science-based docuseries promises
to ofer up an equally emotional experience
for viewers, through the eyes of pioneers.
“From the astronauts we talked to, we
discovered they had one thing in common,”
Aronofsky continues. “Whether they had
been in space for 60 days or 600, their life
perspective changed forever once they saw
Earth from outer space.”
his isn’t just another doco
As Aronofsky explains, One Strange Rock
is diferent to anything that’s come before it
and his hope is that it explains how special
Chris
HadfieldONE STRANGE ROCK
Wednesdays from April 25 at 7.30pm on National Geographic [610] part of the ENTERTAINMENT pack
It’s certainly one interesting rock we inhabit. But what’s it like looking
at Earth from great heights? A groundbreaking documentary series
hosted by Will Smith takes us along on the incredible journey
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